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European Union divided over tax on digital tech giants as some member states refuse free money

Steve K

VAT

It is effectively transparent to company turnover - stat accounts are all ex-VAT (although you will see a net debtor/creditor for VAT owing). VAT is accounted for on the net of (VAT-able) inputs and outputs so its not a tax on turnover.

It is ultimately paid by the end consumer in the chain for that item.

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