The Guardian view on global corporate tax: a $500bn prize that states must seize | Editorial
Donald Trump may reject the negotiations, but he cannot veto a global effort to make multinational companies answer to governmentsGovernments are told that public services must shrink because money is tight. Yet a new Tax Justice Network report says that countries could capture an extra $500bn a year without raising corporate tax rates.
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The Guardian editorial says countries could collect an extra $500 billion each year by taxing multinational profits where real work and sales happen. This approach, called unitary taxation, does not raise tax rates; it only moves revenue from tax havens to the countries where activity occurs. The editorial notes that even if former President Donald Trump opposes the talks, he cannot stop a global agreement. Supporters argue the money could fund schools, hospitals and other public services without new taxes on businesses.
Why it matters
This extra revenue could help governments maintain or expand public services without raising taxes on ordinary people. It also shows how international cooperation can reduce profit shifting by big corporations.
- What is unitary taxation?
- It taxes multinational profits based on where real economic activity takes place, not where profits are booked.
- How much money could be gained each year?
- Up to $500 billion annually.
- Can Donald Trump block the global tax deal?
- He may oppose it, but he cannot veto a worldwide agreement.
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