Three Tech Firms That Have Orchestrated Tax Inversions

The video discusses tax inversions, a strategy used by US companies to reduce tax liabilities by changing their domicile to countries with lower tax rates. It highlights companies like Applied Materials and Liberty Global, and compares this strategy with those used by biotech and other industries. The video also explores the political debate around tax inversions, with both Republicans and Democrats agreeing on the need for change but differing on solutions. It concludes with a discussion on corporate strategies to avoid US taxes and potential policy changes.

Which of the following companies is NOT mentioned as having used tax inversions?

• Apple Inc.

• 3D Printer maker

• Liberty Global

• Applied Materials

Which sector is primarily associated with using tax inversions according to the transcript?

• Telecommunication companies

• Biotech companies

• Automobile companies

• Retail companies

What is the main reason both political parties agree on regarding tax inversions?

• They see it as a way to increase employment.

• They agree it is not beneficial for the country.

• They believe it boosts the economy.

• They think it encourages innovation.

What is one of the proposed solutions to prevent companies from using tax inversions?

• Increasing corporate tax rates

• Lowering corporate tax rates

• Imposing stricter regulations on mergers

• Offering more tax holidays

What is a potential future trend for the inversion technique as mentioned in the transcript?

• It will become more popular.

• It may be phased out.

• It will be replaced by another strategy.

• It will be heavily regulated.