Taxing Virtual Assets

A panel of scholars and government officials recently said that taxation of assets from online games such as World Of Warcraft is inevitable. What do you think?

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  “Joke's on them. As a Draenei Shaman, my assets are protected under the Nagrandian Church and are exempt from taxation. "”

  Tim Petlier –
  Marriage Counselor

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  “I better create a Sims accountant and set up a meeting with him immediately.”

  Wendy Quinones –
  Cafeteria Worker

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  “These taxes will really bolster America's virtual health-care system.”

  Ralph Black –
  Caretaker