Hammond's digital tax faces opposition from big tech firms

Microsoft, Facebook and Google express confusion over plans and call for more clarity

Philip Hammond’s proposals to introduce a digital sales tax on technology firms will face tough opposition, as the industry warned a similar EU measure could inadvertently damage European companies.

Microsoft, Facebook and Google expressed confusion over the chancellor’s plans and told the House of Lords’ communications committee they needed further clarity about what the tax would entail.

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