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.
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.