Rep. Estes introduces resolution in opposition to digital services taxes
U.S. Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS) introduced a bipartisan resolution expressing opposition to digital services taxes (DSTs) and other extraterritorial tax measures levied by foreign nations. The resolution, H.Res. 1340, noted that several countries, including France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the United Kingdom, have already implemented DSTs. Others, such as Poland and Belgium, are actively considering them. Estes said that these taxes deviate from established international income tax sy...
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