TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Lawmakers gave a preliminary approval yesterday to draft revisions to the Commodity Tax Act that would allow tax discounts for vehicle and motorcycle buyers.

PORTLAND — Portland residents who purchase a water-efficient toilet in the next six months may be eligible for a $100 rebate from the city.

Q. Last May, I bought a grill from Brandsmart, but I never received the promised $20 rebate even though I mailed in all the requested paperwork. What happened to my rebate?

The California and national economy may be swirling down the drain, but Woodland could soon be flush with cash for residents willing to improve water-use efficiency.

SINGAPORE: Auditing firms are hoping for tax cuts and rebates for companies and individuals in the government's upcoming Budget on January 22. They say aggressive fiscal moves will help companies and the general public survive the current recession.