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Nvidia’s Huang Says He Is OK With Potential $8B Tax Bill
Jensen Huang says he is comfortable paying taxes as California considers Proposition 40, which could leave him facing a potential $8 billion bill.
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Jensen Huang says he is comfortable paying taxes as California considers Proposition 40, which could leave him facing a potential $8 billion bill.
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