VAT

In a message dated 5/15/02 12:32:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
dukefenton@earthlink.net writes:

<< VAT - Value Added Tax - is similar to Sales tax in the US - rated at 17.5%
> applied to businesses over a certain turnover. £54,000 (or thereabouts).

You have a global business. SO -- Instead of just complaining, move Middle
Earth Games headquarters to Bermuda, Jamaica, Grenada or US Virgin Islands.
Maybe even Ireland would treat you better. At least try to negotiate a tax
break with the authorities by threatening such a move.
Ed Taborek

In a message dated 5/15/02 12:32:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
  dukefenton@earthlink.net writes:

  << VAT - Value Added Tax - is similar to Sales tax in the US - rated at 17.5%
  > applied to businesses over a certain turnover. £54,000 (or thereabouts).
  >>

  You have a global business. SO -- Instead of just complaining, move Middle
  Earth Games headquarters to Bermuda, Jamaica, Grenada or US Virgin Islands.
  Maybe even Ireland would treat you better. At least try to negotiate a tax
  break with the authorities by threatening such a move.
  Ed Taborek
  RD: Hey, good idea! The weather is much nicer too. Except perhaps in the hurricane season!

  Richard.

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