[Am-info] Microsoft taxes?

[John J. Urbaniak]

Geoffrey wrote:

> John Poltorak wrote:
> > On Mon, Sep 09, 2002 at 09:30:09AM -0400, Geoffrey wrote:
> >
> >>I've seen a number of references to Microsoft not paying taxes.  I need
> >>data.  I've got someone arguing that M$ paid more income tax then any
> >>other company last year.
> >>
> >>Data guys????  Help???
> >
> >
> > Try a google search using:-
> >
> >
> > Microsoft federal taxes theregister
>
> That did it, thanks.  So what do folks make of this (contrary info)???
>
> http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1107-946250.html
>
> Which is all FUD, but does point to this url regarding the tax question:
>
> http://biz.yahoo.com/fin/l/m/msft.html
>
> --

Of course, the only way to know for sure how much tax they really paid, is to
check the company's IRS 1120 forms.  I don't know if these are publically
available or not.

John