Rockstar Games Presents Tax Evasion ft. Blizzard

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Re: Rockstar Games Presents Tax Evasion ft. Blizzard

Post by DjchunKfunK » Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:46 pm

It's not tax relief for big oil or banks, that's why the Tax Payers Alliance is in such a tizzy.

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Re: Rockstar Games Presents Tax Evasion ft. Blizzard

Post by Medicine Man » Mon Jan 20, 2020 6:49 pm

Rockstar responds...

“The UK’s program to support the growth of a broad range of creative industries through tax relief is a proven success. The program has directly resulted in Rockstar Games significantly increasing its investment in the UK, creating well over 1,000 highly skilled and long term jobs across London, Lincoln, Yorkshire and Scotland.

“This investment and the success of British video games supported by the program not only significantly contributes to the economy, and to UK tax receipts, but also helps solidify the UK’s position at the forefront of video game development well into the future,” a Rockstar spokesperson said.

UKIE have also chipped in...

“Video Game Tax Relief (VGTR) is a forward thinking policy that shows the UK understands the significance of games as a leading creative industry. We know that VGTR delivers a great return on investment for the taxpayer. For every £1 invested into the games industry via VGTR, it pays back £4 in gross value add into the economy,” it reads.

“But even more importantly, VGTR directly supports 4,320 high productivity full time jobs in game development roles – nearly a third of our entire development workforce – across the country.

“This helps businesses based everywhere from Dundee to Brighton to play on the global stage, while allowing local communities to benefit from great jobs fit for a digital age. The UK enjoys a global reputation for creative excellence in game development. Now is the time to continue to support an industry that drives inward investment, exports globally and provides a world beating showcase of the skills the UK has to offer.”

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Re: Rockstar Games Presents Tax Evasion ft. Blizzard

Post by DjchunKfunK » Tue Jan 21, 2020 9:46 am

Would these be the jobs that existed before the tax relief became a thing? Such tripe that one of the most successful developers in the world claims that these tax breaks are vital to them employing people, all they are doing is allowing them to make bigger profits.

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