Tech companies seek to delete Chicago social media user tax – Legal Newsline

A trade group representing social media companies and other big tech companies is suing to challenge Chicago's so-called social media user tax, saying the tax — which Illinois' governor also has called to replicate statewide — amounts to unconstitutional taxation and unconstitutional discrimination against social media publishers.
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David F
2 months ago

I’m not sure I totally understand the legal arguments for or against this but I DEFINITELY know it will cost Chicago a WHOLE LOT OF MONEY they don’t have to fight this. These “Tech companies” can pound Chicago in the courts regardless of the law.

Fullbladder
2 months ago

The power to tax, is the power to destroy.

Sanity please
2 months ago
Reply to  Fullbladder

Please look to Dolton, how’s that working out for them?

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