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by matt4077 2387 days ago
The $1.1 billion isn't profit. They're selling an asset (the .org rights). That transaction should be entirely neutral in terms of profit/loss.
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In what world are the majority of asset sales untaxed? Look at stocks, bonds, bitcoin, homes, art, gold, silver... All assets and all taxable upon realized gains and losses.
P&L is the basis for corporate income taxes. There are many other taxes, such as capital gain.
Nah.