Verizon stiffed towns on millions in taxes, but might have to pay it back

Proposed law targets Verizon, which didn't pay tax levied by two New Jersey towns.

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Not to defend Verizon but aren't retroactive laws unconstitutional if the new law is worse for the individual or corporation?

 

[fenris_uy]

So Verizon was definitely being sketchy and should pay everything they owe.

However, the description of the bill is making me a bit leery. As described, wouldn't this be an ex post facto law? Which the US in general has historically frowned on (for good reasons).

If it was fine to introduce an ex post facto law giving them immunity to prosecution due to cooperation with NSA why not one where they have to pay taxes. Oh, now I see why not. My bad.

Not sure how it works in the US, but where I live you are subject to the more lenient law that affects your case.