Head of Google in Europe Questioned About Taxes in Britain

Members of Britain's Parliament questioned the head of Google's European operations Thursday on whether the Internet giant had paid its fair share of taxes. Thursday’s hearing follows a public outcry about a tax settlement the company made with U.K. authorities, which some people say is unfair. Google has agreed to pay about $187 million covering a 10-year period. Public Accounts Committee Chairwoman Meg Hillier reflected the public mood when she accused Google's Matt...

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