Chicago kicks in 'cloud tax' on streaming services like Netflix
http://www.engadget.com/2015/07/02/chicago-netflix-tax/
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Chicago. It sucks.
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thanks TaftGrundleStiltzkin said:That's not the peoples paradise I know
http://www.engadget.com/2015/07/02/chicago-netflix-tax/ -
Thanks Obama
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Yea but Kansas.
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9% gawd damn.
The egg heads predict it will add 12 million to the city coffers.
Of course, people will cancel, so it will likely only suck 10 million out of the state's economy.
My Chicago based sales guy, just submitted for a transfer to Dallas. It will be an immediate 15% in the bank tangible pay increase for him ... no difference in salary or commissions.
He can also buy a 3k sq ft house for an equivalent priced condo in Chi-Town. -
Who the fuck wants to live in Dallas? Or Chicago for that matter.topdawgnc said:9% gawd damn.
The egg heads predict it will add 12 million to the city coffers.
Of course, people will cancel, so it will likely only suck 10 million out of the state's economy.
My Chicago based sales guy, just submitted for a transfer to Dallas. It will be an immediate 15% in the bank tangible pay increase for him ... no difference in salary or commissions.
He can also buy a 3k sq ft house for an equivalent priced condo in Chi-Town. -
Why would Chicagoans canceling Netflix & HBOGO (California Companies) or Spotify (Sweeden?) impact Illinois' economy?topdawgnc said:9% gawd damn.
The egg heads predict it will add 12 million to the city coffers.
Of course, people will cancel, so it will likely only suck 10 million out of the state's economy.
My Chicago based sales guy, just submitted for a transfer to Dallas. It will be an immediate 15% in the bank tangible pay increase for him ... no difference in salary or commissions.
He can also buy a 3k sq ft house for an equivalent priced condo in Chi-Town.
Don't get me wrong - The Tax is 100% ChicagoFS and seems pretty illegal, but it shouldn't have much impact on the local economy, if anything it could be a benefit as people redirect entertainment $ back into local options instead of California tech companies. -
Like what, the corner Blockbuster?BallSacked said:
Why would Chicagoans canceling Netflix & HBOGO (California Companies) or Spotify (Sweeden?) impact Illinois' economy?topdawgnc said:9% gawd damn.
The egg heads predict it will add 12 million to the city coffers.
Of course, people will cancel, so it will likely only suck 10 million out of the state's economy.
My Chicago based sales guy, just submitted for a transfer to Dallas. It will be an immediate 15% in the bank tangible pay increase for him ... no difference in salary or commissions.
He can also buy a 3k sq ft house for an equivalent priced condo in Chi-Town.
Don't get me wrong - The Tax is 100% ChicagoFS and seems pretty illegal, but it shouldn't have much impact on the local economy, if anything it could be a benefit as people redirect entertainment $ back into local options instead of California tech companies. -
I don't know? Beer, Sausage and deep dish pizza?GrundleStiltzkin said:
Like what, the corner Blockbuster?BallSacked said:
Why would Chicagoans canceling Netflix & HBOGO (California Companies) or Spotify (Sweeden?) impact Illinois' economy?topdawgnc said:9% gawd damn.
The egg heads predict it will add 12 million to the city coffers.
Of course, people will cancel, so it will likely only suck 10 million out of the state's economy.
My Chicago based sales guy, just submitted for a transfer to Dallas. It will be an immediate 15% in the bank tangible pay increase for him ... no difference in salary or commissions.
He can also buy a 3k sq ft house for an equivalent priced condo in Chi-Town.
Don't get me wrong - The Tax is 100% ChicagoFS and seems pretty illegal, but it shouldn't have much impact on the local economy, if anything it could be a benefit as people redirect entertainment $ back into local options instead of California tech companies.
Poont is Netflix, Spotify, HBO, Xbox losing business probably isn't a meaningful negative impact in the state of Illinois. Which is why the money grab makes sense to Rahm & Co. HTH. -
They gotta pay for those bloated pensions.
Plus, many baby-boomer city paper pushers in the unions are retiring at 55 to 65 so they have to hire new / younger people to replace them and start paying for their health care, pensions, and salary + OT as well.
Some California cities and counties have that problem, where they have to pay for 3 city police forces. 1 that is already retired, 1 that is full of baby-boomers and about to retire, and another one they'll have to hire to replace the baby-boomers.
Cops can also retire at an absurdly young age. As young as 52 or 55 in some parts.BallSacked said:
I don't know? Beer, Sausage and deep dish pizza?GrundleStiltzkin said:
Like what, the corner Blockbuster?BallSacked said:
Why would Chicagoans canceling Netflix & HBOGO (California Companies) or Spotify (Sweeden?) impact Illinois' economy?topdawgnc said:9% gawd damn.
The egg heads predict it will add 12 million to the city coffers.
Of course, people will cancel, so it will likely only suck 10 million out of the state's economy.
My Chicago based sales guy, just submitted for a transfer to Dallas. It will be an immediate 15% in the bank tangible pay increase for him ... no difference in salary or commissions.
He can also buy a 3k sq ft house for an equivalent priced condo in Chi-Town.
Don't get me wrong - The Tax is 100% ChicagoFS and seems pretty illegal, but it shouldn't have much impact on the local economy, if anything it could be a benefit as people redirect entertainment $ back into local options instead of California tech companies.
Poont is Netflix, Spotify, HBO, Xbox losing business probably isn't a meaningful negative impact in the state of Illinois. Which is why the money grab makes sense to Rahm & Co. HTH.
