Re: [SLUG] NZ proposes GST on downloaded software.[ Here next ?]

[Howard Lowndes]

I've often wondered about this and I've often wondered why the gummint
couldn't slap the GST on all CC charges originating O/S as they currently
do with FID/BAD etc through the banks, CC companies, etc.

Thoughts anyone?

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Howard.  LANNet Computing Associates <http://lannetlinux.com>
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On Thu, 28 Jun 2001, Jon Biddell wrote:

> > Why? What's the GST on zero?
> 
> More importantly, how the hell can they monitor / police it ?
> 
> I mean, o/s software vendors aren't going to care what the NZ tax is, and they ain't 
>about to collect it !
> 
> Jon
> 
> 
> 


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