The world of finance can be a bit complicated at times, in part because financial professionals often have an interest in portraying matters to be more complex than they actually are. However, one of the more straightforward items in finance is the balance sheet. Put simply, a balance sheet is a
The Cost of Starbucks’ Dutch Connection
Back in October of 2015, the European Commission ordered the Dutch government to recover approximately €30 million (or about $34 million) from Starbucks. The EC determined that the arrangement made between the two entities was illegal and had given Starbucks an unfair advantage in the marketplace.
Apple’s New Tax Bill
The European Commission has recently ordered multinational tech giant Apple, Inc. to pay €13 billion to Ireland to settle back tax debt. The EC concluded that the deal made between Apple and Ireland was illegal and aided Apple in avoiding its proper tax liability. Though it is not the largest
The Basics of the Google Tax Quandary in the U.K.
With total earnings of approximately $74.5 billion for 2015, Google is truly a multinational corporate juggernaut. International sales constitute a substantial portion of Google’s overall revenue source. Presently, sales in the United Kingdom make up about a tenth of Google’s entire income. In
The Dire Condition of Kansas’ State Budget
In 2012, Kansas governor Sam Brownback and the state legislature passed a measure to reduce state income tax rates for all Kansans and eliminate income tax for some 300,000 LLCs. Brownback and his fellow statesmen reasoned that such a measure would re-energize the state economy and promote job
Alaska’s Current Tax Debate
The decline in oil tax revenue has sparked an important debate among Alaskan policymakers. Historically, Alaska’s oil supply has resulted in surpluses for its state government; now, with oil production on the decrease, state legislators are seeking measures in order to confront the newly created
A Brief History of the Geld
In the year of 2016, we tend to associate tax collection with a number of images and concepts, such as complex forms, expensive government programs and the IRS. Our perception of taxation is inevitably bound to the society in which we live. In reality, however, the basis of this association is
The Amazon Sales Tax Dispute
With its seemingly endless number of products, competitive prices and customer focused shipping practices, Amazon.com (Amazon) is truly a commercial force to be reckoned with. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Amazon.com is the largest internet-based retailer in the world and, as of 2015, has