Google to Pay $1.1 Billion in French Tax Investigation Settlement

The video discusses Google's tax dispute with France, where the French government claims Google routed too much money through its Irish unit, resulting in lower taxes in France. This is part of a broader European effort to address tax issues with American tech companies. The video also covers Google's legal settlements in Europe, including antitrust and privacy cases, and France's new digital tax law targeting tech firms with significant global revenue.

What is the main issue in the French government's dispute with Google?

• Google's advertising policies

• Google's tax routing through Ireland

• Google's antitrust practices

• Google's privacy violations

What broader issue does the Google tax dispute represent?

• The decline of traditional media companies

• The European fight with American tech companies over taxes

• The rise of new tech startups in Europe

• The global competition in digital advertising

Which companies are involved in upcoming European tax rulings?

• Apple, Fiat, and Starbucks

• Microsoft, Amazon, and Netflix

• Samsung, Sony, and LG

• Tesla, Ford, and General Motors

What has Google already paid in European antitrust cases?

• €12 billion

• €8 billion

• €5 billion

• €10 billion

What is the new French law regarding digital tax?

• A 2% levy on online sales

• A 10% levy on digital advertising

• A 5% levy on all tech companies

• A 3% levy on tech firms with significant global revenue