video games tax

Video Games And Tax Evasion: The Rabbit-Duck Conundrum

Ever wondered if your favourite video company has ever tried to evade taxes? Well, if it’s a big corporation, there’s a good chance it has. A Dutch journalist called Jesse Frederik has written an incredible piece about how American companies use foreign countries to avoid paying taxes, and how the Netherlands has become a popular tax haven for these companies. Video game makers, as it turns out, are no different. Take Activision Blizzard for example, as Jesse mentions it in his article. It is a titan of the video game industry, known for bestselling franchises like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft. And as one would think, these games are technically made in America as the company that makes these games is located in America. Here’s the kicker, though. On paper, these ga...


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