OUCH! MS has to write off >$6bn in Q4 to post a Q4 loss

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kowenicki said:

Train wreck said:
Im trying to find in the report from microsoft and through media reports the tax savings and i dont see anything. I guess its people blowing more hot air.

it isnt a reason to do it, its a consequence... so no, it isnt hot air, it is just patently obvious to anyone with any knowledge whatsoever.

Its a non cash charge aganist this quarters earnings, there is no tax implications anywhere, so no its not patently obvious.  To me, its people who dont know what they are talking about (as usual)