# Internet Tax on The No Agenda Show Internet Tax comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2008 to July 2015. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** December 2008 – July 2015 - **Related topics:** [Hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md), [Sales Tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sales-tax.md), [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Amazon Web Services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-web-services.md), [Angela Merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), [Austin Goolsbee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-goolsbee.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Budapest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Civil Unrest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-unrest.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Chicago Cloud Tax, Netflix Streaming - **Episode:** [735: Zucchini Emoji](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/735-zucchini-emoji.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-03 - **Time:** 2:34:45–2:36:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/735-zucchini-emoji/chapter/chicago-cloud-tax-netflix-streaming.md The city of Chicago has implemented a 9% "cloud tax" on electronically delivered amusements and computer leases, affecting services like Netflix, Spotify, and Amazon Web Services. Legal experts suggest the tax may violate the Internet Tax Freedom Act by discriminating against online services. Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), cloud tax, [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [amazon web services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-web-services.md), internet tax freedom act ### European Unrest, Hungary Internet Tax and UKIP - **Episode:** [667: Arming A-holes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/667-arming-a-holes.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-06 - **Time:** 2:27:53–2:30:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/667-arming-a-holes/chapter/european-unrest-hungary-internet-tax-and-ukip.md Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban rescinded a proposed internet tax following massive public protests. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Angela Merkel reportedly warned that she will no longer fight to keep Britain in the EU if David Cameron limits intra-EU immigration. The hosts discuss the rise of the UKIP party and the potential for a "point of no return" for the United Kingdom's membership in the bloc. Keywords: [hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md), [internet tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-tax.md), [angela merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), [david cameron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-cameron.md), [ukip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukip.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md) ### Hungary Internet Tax Protests and US Strategy Forum - **Episode:** [665: Jihadi Cool](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/665-jihadi-cool.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-02 - **Time:** 39:52–44:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/665-jihadi-cool/chapter/hungary-internet-tax-protests-and-us-strategy-forum.md Massive protests erupted in Budapest, Hungary, involving tens of thousands of citizens demonstrating against a proposed tax on internet data usage. Analysis suggests the unrest may be tied to geopolitical tensions regarding Hungary's agreement to host Gazprom's South Stream pipeline. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland recently delivered a speech criticizing "democratic backsliding" in Central Europe, leading to speculation that the protests are part of a broader effort to influence Hungarian policy toward Russia. Keywords: [hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md), [budapest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest.md), [internet tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-tax.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [gazprom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gazprom.md) ### Marketplace Fairness Act, Internet Sales Tax - **Episode:** [498: Obey the Giant Voice System!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/498-obey-the-giant-voice-system.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-24 - **Time:** 1:36:33–1:41:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/498-obey-the-giant-voice-system/chapter/marketplace-fairness-act-internet-sales-tax.md Senate Bill 336, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013, is introduced as a federal effort to mandate the collection of sales tax for online purchases across state lines. The hosts note that major retailers like Walmart and Target support the bill to eliminate the price advantage of online-only competitors. They mock the list of Senate sponsors, including Senators Enzi, Durbin, and Alexander. Keywords: marketplace fairness act, [internet tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-tax.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [sales tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sales-tax.md) ### Austin Goolsbee, Internet Sales Tax Question Dodge - **Episode:** [281: Escape from Madrid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/281-escape-from-madrid.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-24 - **Time:** 1:29:48–1:32:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/281-escape-from-madrid/chapter/austin-goolsbee-internet-sales-tax-question-dodge.md During a live White House internet event, economist Austin Goolsbee is asked about the "unfair advantage" of tax-free internet sales. Before he can provide a substantive answer, President Obama appears to "interrupt" the session, which the hosts interpret as a staged maneuver to avoid a difficult policy question. Keywords: [austin goolsbee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-goolsbee.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [internet tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-tax.md), [sales tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sales-tax.md), [whitehouse.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whitehouse-gov.md) ### IMF Warnings, Civil Unrest, Media Distractions - **Episode:** [62: The Greatest Depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/62-the-greatest-depression.md) - **Published:** 2008-12-20 - **Time:** 53:57–57:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/62-the-greatest-depression/chapter/imf-warnings-civil-unrest-media-distractions.md The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that advanced nations could face civil unrest if the economic crisis is not managed properly. 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