Posts by freddych

Quote: Originally Posted by lamewing No, it's isn't fair. Everybody (including corporations) should pay the same flat tax. And yes, these corps should pay the same amount when they bring the money back to the States even if they paid...

Quote: Originally Posted by Cpsro What has the U.S. ever done for Apple? Hmm, provided a stable market place for it to sell its products, provide an adequate legal structure and rule of law and allowed it to enforce its contracts,...

Quote: Originally Posted by ihxo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_...he_arrangement I don't see Apple creating a company in Bermuda to license their technology to an Irish Apple subsidiary... For a company that's essentially a...

Quote: Originally Posted by hill60 Google pays 2.4% tax on money (88% of foreign earnings) they transfer from Ireland to Bermuda via The Netherlands. Legal yes, evil ??? You're not evil for claiming all available tax deductions to...

Quote: Originally Posted by eehd Well, the truth of the matter is that we are all paying approximately the same percent that you are, when you include federal, state, local, property, sales tax, etc. The question is who is more likely...

Quote: Originally Posted by BertP I would say that Apple is throwing its weight around, using that money as a bargaining chip. So, maybe the legislative lobbying effort will be successful with some economic benefits to some people, but...

Quote: Originally Posted by lightknight Burn it would be good for the economy, since the less money still flowing, the stronger the Treasure Yeah, but the incremental effect of burning a few billion dollars would be outweighed by the...

Quote: Originally Posted by BertP The above is the kicker. These corporations are claiming a 'social good' while keeping their options open. I wouldn't buy into that. Would it matter if anything they did (save for burn it) would be...

Quote: Originally Posted by W1ll1am These corporations aren't trying to bring this money home for our benefit or to be nice to America. They obviously need it here for their benefit. Keep your damn money oversees like you do with your...

Quote: Originally Posted by ihxo at least Apple's not sending all the money to tax haven... like Google. http://www.businessweek.com/magazine...1043146825.htm 5% is still way more than 2.4% Google's paying. This is why I like...