Meta, X, and LinkedIn have formally appealed Italy’s €1 billion VAT claim, challenging the country's novel taxation interpretation of digital services. The Italian Revenue Agency seeks €887.6 million from Meta, €12.5 million from X, and €140 million from LinkedIn, claiming that user data exchange constitutes a taxable transaction. Legal experts warn a ruling favoring Italy could reshape tax rules across the EU. Meta disagrees with VAT applicability for platform access, stating it has cooperated fully.