As usual, Apple has said less than zero officially on the subject--though it is high time for a refresh to that product line.

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Special entrepreneurial plans reduce rate to 26% but apply only if stock is listed on a small stock exchange, such as Lyon's. 3 In January, capital-gains taxes for German companies to drop to zero. 4 Qualified business assets are subject to "taper relief, " and after holding for four years, the result is a 10% rate.

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