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The world’s largest technology companies have all faced criticism over their global tax practices. Back home too, tech heavyweights are grappling with the Indian taxman. Apple, Google and Microsoft have faced international scrutiny for their tax practices. Microsoft faces over Rs 2,000 crore in tax demands (both service and income tax) across its group companies which operate in India. Nokia, IBM India and IBM India have received tax notices, Nokia (about Rs 2.000 crore), and IBM (Rs 1,090 crore) are more prominent ones.