Why “tax” is being discussed
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it isn‘t a tax in case of Germany but money which is paid to artists (Gema). Before streaming storing music in media was very common, it made sense to compensate for private sha…
by killerpopiller · Oct 31, 2026
In Sweden it’s tax to compensate for legal copies only (think fair use equivalent) Prosecuting “piracy” is sold in as a free trade deal requirement with the US
by CuriousSkeptic · Oct 31, 2026
They pay regardless of the country they live in. The standard in European countries is that you’re only considered a tax resident if you spend a certain amount of time in the co…
by hdhxbsbsbshs · Oct 31, 2026
Most of what you say is called tax evasion. The rest of your questions are far too complicated legally to answer, but many governments cooperate to prevent it. I might also ment…
by spwa4 · Oct 31, 2026
> No justification, like gasoline tax, which is used to fix the roads and fund green technology What? There is no justification for gasoline tax beyond "government wants more mo…
by spwa4 · Oct 31, 2026
Here is the actual amendment [1] and also it is not yet law. It's not a tax on individuals using the internet. It's a tax on companies providing content to the customers of ISPs…
by Brybry · Oct 31, 2026
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A tax is a mandatory financial charge or levy imposed on an individual or legal entity by a governmental organization to support government spending and public expenditures collectively or to regulate economic activity through measures designed to mitigate negative externalities. Tax compliance refers to policy actions and individual behavior aimed at ensuring that taxpayers are paying the right amount of tax at the right time and securing the correct tax allowances and tax relief. Read more on Wikipedia