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Facebook Taxes

Social media giant Facebook sued the Internal Revenue Service on Wednesday, claiming it has the right to appeal a finding of taxes due relating to the transfer of Facebook’s worldwide operations to Ireland just like any other business does.

SAN FRANCISCO – Social media giant Facebook sued the Internal Revenue Service on Wednesday, claiming it has the right to appeal a finding of taxes due relating to the transfer of Facebook’s worldwide operations to Ireland just like any other business does.

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