Games industry wins tax relief

Jeebizz · 03-23-2011, 11:59 AM

"TIGA, the trade association which represents the UK games industry has described plans to enhance R&D tax credits as a "decisive victory" for its members."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12829815

maoley · 03-25-2011, 03:12 AM

That's a good news. They should be collecting higher taxes on cigarettes and liquors, instead.

H_TeXMeX_H · 03-25-2011, 07:53 AM

Maybe they'll start making better games now ... I doubt it tho.

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Originally Posted by maoley

That's a good news. They should be collecting higher taxes on cigarettes and liquors, instead.

And what do you think that's gonna do ? You think the people addicted to these are gonna stop because they have to pay more ? And what all those filthy rich politicians and captains of industry ... they need less taxes so they can buy a few extra houses or worse things.

maoley · 03-26-2011, 12:14 AM

It's just a thought, that maybe those people who's addicted with cigars and alcohol would think twice before buying it. Maybe it would make them realize that they should be prioritizing their kids and instead of their vices.

H_TeXMeX_H · 03-26-2011, 06:08 AM

Yeah, well all those warnings and pictures of black cancerous lungs on them, and they still buy them. Maybe if with each pack they included a coupon for say some nicotine gum and reasons to quit, that might help. Instead that tax money is gonna be used for cruise missiles, extra houses, expensive cars, etc.

corp769 · 03-26-2011, 06:11 AM

Ipads and brand new phones too.... Can't forget them! And game systems!!

TobiSGD · 03-26-2011, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by maoley

addicted with cigars and alcohol would think twice before buying it.

You may be right with tobacco, but a person that is addicted to alcohol is in no way able to think about the addiction without help from outside. Rising taxes would do nothing to them as making them even poorer.