Bjorn Ulvaeus, better known as one of the members of the wildly popular (still) pop group ABBA, has recently won a court case against the
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French Say ‘Non’ To Picnic Tax
French Prime Minister Francois Fillon has announced that the country will not tax sporks and other plastic utensils after all. The French government has conceded
Read MorePut The Spork Away: France Imposes ‘Picnic Tax’
Do you remember “sporks”? Those plastic spoon-meets-fork utensils that you can get at fast food restaurants? I remember seeing my first spork at a Kentucky
Read MoreLiechtenstein Banking Laws Undergoing Change
Prince Alois has confirmed that Liechtenstein is taking steps to correct what has been regarded by much of the world as intentional loopholes in country’s
Read MoreOlympic-Sized Problem in Beijing Tackled With Taxes
You only have to a take a peek at the Olympic coverage on NBC to confirm what tourists already know: China has a smog problem.
Read MoreIraq’s Oil Surplus Outpaces US Investment Dollars
It turns out that while the US has been facing record budget deficits, Iraq has been doing pretty well. US auditors have predicted a budget
Read MoreTax Law & Puppets? Stop The iPod Tax.
Here’s more about iPods and taxes… from a Canadian perspective… also from a puppet. Funky format to be sure. But really interesting points. Check it
Read MorePringles Successfully Argues That Their Snacks Are Not Potato Chips
A court in London has ruled that Pringles, the iconic snacks in the ubiquitous red tube, are not potato chips. Really. Apparently, there are not
Read MoreIRS Seeks Info On US Taxpayers Hiding Income
The Department of Justice issued a press release on Monday advising that it has filed court papers to allow the IRS access to request information
Read MoreFrench TV Says “Non” To Subsidy Plan
President Nicolas Sarkozy of France has introduced a proposal to ban advertising from state-owned television channels. In the US, there are usually limitations on advertising
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