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Amazon Settles €510M Tax Dispute Amid Ongoing Investigation

12/12/2025

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Amazon.com Inc. has agreed to pay 510 million euros to Italy's tax collection agency to settle a tax dispute.
Milan's prosecutors disagree with settlement and will continue the investigation into suspected tax evasion of 1.2 billion euros from 2019 to 2021.
They anticipate concluding the probe early next year.
Prosecutors are also investigating two other cases involving alleged tax evasion for 2021–2024 and customs fraud related to Chinese imports.

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Amazon.com Inc. has agreed to pay 510 million euros to Italy's tax collection agency to settle a tax dispute.
Milan's prosecutors disagree with settlement and will continue the investigation into suspected tax evasion of 1.2 billion euros from 2019 to 2021.
They anticipate concluding the probe early next year.
Prosecutors are also investigating two other cases involving alleged tax evasion for 2021–2024 and customs fraud related to Chinese imports.