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____/ Mark Kent on Thursday 14 Jan 2010 13:25 : \____
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
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>> Microsoft Dodging Taxes on Sales to Local Cities and State Agencies
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>>| In other words, while Washington cities and
>>| state agencies think they are buying local,
>>| they're actually purchasing software through a
>>| scheme designed to provide cover for Microsoft
>>| to evade the state's B & O Royalty Tax.
>>|
>>| Over the past twelve years, Microsoft has
>>| avoided paying an estimated $1.24 billion in
>>| taxes, interest and penalties on its software
>>| licensing revenue. Washington State's current
>>| projected budget deficit is $2.6 billion.
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>> http://microsofttaxdodge.com/2010/01/microsoft-dodging-state-taxes-on-sales-to-local-government.html
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> I believe that they are registered in Ireland in the EU for the same
> reason. They raise no money at all for HMG.
Microsoft was found guilty in India and fined for tax evasion.
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