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US And France Reportedly Reach Digital Tax Deal
International // August 26, 2019

French President Emmanuel Macron said at a press conference on Monday (Aug. 26) that France and the U.S. have reached a deal to end the standoff over a French tax on big internet companies, The Hill reported. Macron also took to Twitter: “Some digital players...

Trump Targets Online Retailers With Tweets On Internet Tax
Amazon // January 12, 2018

In what is seen as a shot at Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, President Donald Trump renewed calls for an internet tax. According to news from CNBC, President Trump also reiterated his concerns about the impact Amazon is having on the United States Postal Service (USPS): “The...

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Italy Sidesteps Sales Tax Hike With Levy On Digital Transactions

October 14, 2019
Italy is preparing to tax digital companies to help fund its 2020 budget as it seeks different revenue streams to avoid a scheduled sales tax hike, sources told Reuters on Monday (Oct. 14). International internet companies will reportedly have to pay a 3 percent levy on web-based sales. Companies with annual global revenues of $827 […]

US And France Reportedly Reach Digital Tax Deal

August 26, 2019
French President Emmanuel Macron said at a press conference on Monday (Aug. 26) that France and the U.S. have reached a deal to end the standoff over a French tax...

Trump Targets Online Retailers With Tweets On Internet Tax

January 12, 2018
In what is seen as a shot at Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, President Donald Trump renewed calls for an internet tax. According to news from CNBC, President Trump also reiterated his...