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The Government Wants You To Pay An NBN Tax
The government is pushing for a $7.10 levy to be implemented on the ISPs that deliver Australia’s superfast fixed-line broadband, to help pay for the wireless and satellite portions of the National Broadband Network. That
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How An IBM Typewriter And Snail Mail Led To The Release Of Trump’s Tax Returns
In a fine example of vintage journalism, New York Times reporter Susan Craig landed a scoop that every newshound in the world wanted — a copy of Donald Trump’s tax returns from 1995. For that, we have old fashioned mail and an IBM Selectric typewriter to thank.
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Australia Introduces ‘Netflix Tax’ On Digital Goods To Parliament
If legislation introduced by Treasurer Scott Morrison clears Australia’s parliament, digital goods such as e-books, games, apps and subscription streaming services from overseas providers will attract the Goods and Services Tax. It’s been dubbed the “Netflix Tax”, and is expected to raise $350 million for states and territories over the next four years.
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Amended ‘Netflix Tax’ Released
Not just focused on streaming providers, the exposure draft of the bill covers GST on digital goods and services sold by overseas vendors in Australia. Netflix will be paying up of course, but so will sellers of e-books, music, apps and other downloaded purchases.