Italian prosecutors are seeking to put Amazon and four of its executives on trial for allegedly evading €1.3 billion ($1.4 billion) in taxes between 2015 and 2021. The case centers on accusations that Amazon used a complex corporate structure to shift profits to a low-tax jurisdiction, avoiding Italian corporate taxes. This is part of a broader European crackdown on tax avoidance by major tech companies.
Background
Large multinational tech companies have long faced scrutiny and legal challenges in Europe over their tax structures, with authorities arguing they exploit loopholes to shift profits and minimize tax bills.
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- Hacker News (RSS)
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- Mar 12, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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- 6.0 / 10