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Iloilo offers tax amnesty until December 31

THE Iloilo Provincial Government encouraged Ilonggos to avail themselves of its real property tax amnesty until the end of the year. Delinquent taxpayers have until December 31, 2019 to settle their debts without having to pay the penalties and interests. Provincial Treasurer Jean Maire Umadhay said the Capitol will start receiving payment on October 7. "This is your chance to take a...

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Google agrees 945-million-euro tax settlement with France

PARIS - US internet giant Google has agreed a settlement totaling 945 million euros ($1.0 billion) to end a tax dispute in France under an agreement announced in court on Thursday. The company will pay a 500-million-euro fine for tax evasion, as well as a further 465 million euros to settle claims with French tax authorities. In a statement, Google confirmed the settlement and hailed the fac...

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