Taxing Virtual Assets

American Voices

Taxing Virtual Assets

December 5, 2006 | ISSUE 42•48

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?

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

Wendy Quinones
Cafeteria Worker
These taxes will really bolster America's virtual health-care system.

Ralph Black
Caretaker

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