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How Online Sales Tax Impacts Different eCommerce Models

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Since 1992, when eCommerce was still in its infancy, online retailers have not had to collect sales tax. States can now tax sales by companies that do not have a physical presence within the state. consumers are expected to be shopping online by 2021. Online Sales Tax and Marketplaces.

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EU Will Not Implement Digital Tax, Agrees To Internet Tax Reform

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The European Union has announced that it will not move forward with a digital tax plan covering the entire EU, but also said it would look at reforming tax laws for internet companies, according to a report from Reuters. The global tax reform is being prepared by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

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 Do New Taxes Loom For Big Tech?

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Will Big Tech face bigger tax bills on an international stage? Beyond the debates on data privacy and compliance, marquee names in technology face greater scrutiny from various governments, and perhaps bigger tax bills, too. As reported, the tax imposed could be as much as 20 percent on social media and search ads.

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Washington Capital Gains Tax Update

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You may recall that in 2021 Washington state passed legislation to implement a 7% capital gains tax on certain asset sales, with the tax applying to profits that exceed $250,000. The assets subject to this tax are, in general, stocks, bonds, business interests, and tangible property, but not real estate.

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Publishers’ Letter Spotlights ‘Apple Tax’ – And Digital News Delivery

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The “Apple tax” – namely, the commission structure – is also the focus of part of an antitrust investigation in the European Union. consumers have tried a new brand in the last 60 days, and they’ve made those purchases directly from the brand via an online channel. As of Friday morning (Aug. As joint research between PYMNTS and sticky.io

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Deep Dive: How The COVID-19 Virus Is Impacting The Online Gambling Industry

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Online gambling or gaming is one possible outlet, and the sector may even make it through the pandemic with less financial damage than other industries. Online Gambling Changes . The pandemic is sweeping through an already critical year for online betting. Such sites are expecting major growth in the U.S.,

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EU To Propose Tax On Big Tech Companies’ Sales

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The European Commission is gearing up to propose new rules later Wednesday (March 21) that would require digital companies to pay more taxes — and the rules could include U.S. The news service noted it’s not a slam dunk that the new tax requirement will be approved. technology companies Google and Facebook.

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