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eCommerce and the Effects of Technology on Taxation

Could VAT be the eTax Solution?

  • Proves that VAT is more compatible within eCommerce than income tax without the need of a complete overhaul of the VAT principles
  • Explains the importance of understanding technology in order to best manage tax and eCommerce
  • Demonstrates how VAT as an eTax solution can be applied effectively when transacting with the USA
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Law, Governance and Technology Series (LGTS, volume 22)

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Table of contents (29 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxv
  2. A Bird’s Eye View

    • Anne Michèle Bardopoulos
    Pages 1-18
  3. History of Taxation and Development of Globalisation

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 19-19
    2. History of Tax

      • Anne Michèle Bardopoulos
      Pages 21-31
    3. The OECD and the EU

      • Anne Michèle Bardopoulos
      Pages 33-36
  4. Internet, Ecommerce, Servers and ISPS

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 37-37
    2. ARPANET

      • Anne Michèle Bardopoulos
      Pages 39-42
    3. Development of Technology

      • Anne Michèle Bardopoulos
      Pages 43-48
    4. Mega Cyber Corporations

      • Anne Michèle Bardopoulos
      Pages 49-60
    5. Unbounded Technology

      • Anne Michèle Bardopoulos
      Pages 61-70
    6. Is the Virtual World Real?

      • Anne Michèle Bardopoulos
      Pages 71-84
  5. Defining ‘Residence’ for Taxation Purposes

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 85-85
    2. What Does ‘Residence’ Mean?

      • Anne Michèle Bardopoulos
      Pages 87-95
    3. Is ‘Residence’ in the Virtual World Possible?

      • Anne Michèle Bardopoulos
      Pages 97-105
  6. Defining ‘Source’ for Taxation Purposes

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 107-107
    2. The Meaning of ‘Source’

      • Anne Michèle Bardopoulos
      Pages 109-113
    3. The Traditional Concept of ‘Source’

      • Anne Michèle Bardopoulos
      Pages 115-129
    4. Defining ‘Source’ Within an eCommerce Context

      • Anne Michèle Bardopoulos
      Pages 131-135
    5. Conclusion

      • Anne Michèle Bardopoulos
      Pages 137-139
  7. Value Added Taxation

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 141-141

About this book

This book focuses on the impact of technology on taxation and deals with the broad effect of technology on diverse taxation systems.  It addresses the highly relevant eTax issue and argues that while VAT may not be the ultimate solution with regard to taxing electronic commerce, it can be demonstrated to be the most effective solution to date. The book analyzes the application and the effectiveness of traditional income tax principles in contradistinction to VAT principles. Taking into account rapidly ameliorating technology, the book next assesses the compatibility between electronic commerce and diverse systems of taxation. Using case studies of Amazon.com and Second Life as well as additional practical examples, the book demonstrates the effectiveness of VAT in respect of electronic commerce and ameliorating technology in the incalculable and borderless realm of cyberspace.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Cape Town, South Africa

    Anne Michèle Bardopoulos

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eBook USD 39.99
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  • Read on any device
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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 54.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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