Judge upholds Chicago's 'Netflix tax'

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Friday, May 25, 2018
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A judge upheld what is often called Chicago's Netflix tax Thursday.



The city imposes a 9 percent tax on internet streaming services, covering not only Netflix, but also Spotify and Hulu, among others.



Lawyers for the nonprofit Liberty Justice Center filed a lawsuit challenging the city's authority to impose such a tax.



They plan to appeal Thursday's ruling.

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