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France’s ‘Digital Tax’ On Tech Firms Passes

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Even with the United States announcing it would look into a proposed “digital tax” in France, the country is moving forward with the measure. The country’s Senate has approved the tax despite the threat of an investigation from the United States, according to 9 to 5 Mac. Earlier this year, it was reported that Chip Harter, the U.S.

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Italy Sidesteps Sales Tax Hike With Levy On Digital Transactions

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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. Companies with annual global revenues of $827 million and digital services of $6 million in Italy will be subject to the tax.

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: EU Watchdogs Make ‘Big Tech Hit List’; France To Go Ahead With Digital Services Tax Plan

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Two government officials from European nations have advocated to have watchdogs engage in preventative measures against Big Tech to reduce their strength and handle on the market, according to reports. OECD’s Tax Reform To Be Presented To G20. France Will Proceed With Controversial Digital Services Tax Plan. Regulation.

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Bitcoin Daily: Bill Proposes National Oversight For Crypto Exchanges; Russia Seeks Criminal Penalty For Not Reporting Crypto

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24), could put digital currency exchanges under one national structure, CoinDesk reported. The legislation would "streamline" many separate American digital currency rules in the event it is ratified, per CoinDesk. Every entity in the nation would need to disclose yearly digital currency income if it is above $1,300.

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Amazon Looks To Increase Fees With Digital Tax In Spain; Google Might Make Search Inaccessible In Australia

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Amazon Plans to Raise Fees for Companies in Wake of New Digital Tax in Spain . After Spain’s government levied a new digital tax, Amazon plans to increase fees by 3 percent starting in April for Spanish firms harnessing its platform, Reuters reported. Google Raises Specter of Making Search Inaccessible in Australia.

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Why Should You Choose NPS As A Tax-Saving Investment?

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Additional Reading: A Millennial’s Guide To Tax-Saving Investments. Say hello to the National Pension Scheme (NPS). NPS is an easily accessible and portable retirement savings instrument that is low cost and tax efficient. As per the 1961 Income Tax Act, NPS offers tax benefits of up to Rs. 1 lakhs.

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Brexit And Beyond: Crossing The International eCommerce Tax Rubicon

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But along the way, global digital sales also carry a host of regulatory hurdles when it comes to satisfying various tax regimes. When [eCommerce companies] can’t get through the language barrier, the outcome is large-scale tax evasion, whether through ignorance, or whether through deliberate actions across the world.”.

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