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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6406
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Office of the United States Trade Representative has determined that Austria's Digital Services Tax (DST) is unfair or discriminatory towards U.S. companies and negatively impacts U.S. commerce. The DST applies a 5% tax on certain large companies' digital advertising revenues within Austria. The U.S. Trade Representative found that the tax discriminates against American digital companies and contradicts principles of international taxation. As a result, they plan to take further actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act to address these issues.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. noticed that Austria is charging a special tax on big companies that put ads online, and they think this is unfair to American companies. So, the U.S. wants to do something to fix this and make things fair.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6406
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) determined that the United Kingdom's Digital Services Tax (DST) is unreasonable and discriminatory towards U.S. digital companies. The tax targets certain online services and has revenue thresholds that disadvantage U.S. businesses, while also conflicting with international tax principles by applying to revenue instead of income. This tax is seen as an unreasonable burden on U.S. commerce, and further proceedings will decide what actions, if any, the U.S. will take in response.

    Simple Explanation

    The USA thinks a tax from the UK on internet companies is unfair and makes things harder for US businesses, so they are looking at how to handle it.