Google’s also peddling a data collector through Apple’s back door

Re:Google’s also peddling a data collector through Apple’s b... by jrockway on Wednesday January 30, 2019 @04:26PM (#19039692)

Isn't this some tax thing? If they pay you money, they have to file a 1099 with the IRS. If they give you a gift card, it's up to you to record it as a gift on your taxes.

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Re:Google’s also peddling a data collector through Apple’s b... by ppeetteerr on Wednesday January 30, 2019 @04:43PM (#19039867)

You might be correct, good person. I'm curious if this is standard in the industry...

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Re:Google’s also peddling a data collector through Apple’s b... by johnwyles on Wednesday January 30, 2019 @06:09PM (#19040606)

well think of the other possibly bigger perk: they get your business and loyalty again in the future at a discount since the card was given as an enticing amount (e.g. "$50" but after markup is only really $28 to the business).

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Re:Google’s also peddling a data collector through Apple’s b... by glennpratt on Wednesday January 30, 2019 @08:25PM (#19041404)

It's the same when I've taken consumer surveys at conferences, taste tests in the mall, etc.

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Re:Google’s also peddling a data collector through Apple’s b... by Tempest1981 on Thursday January 31, 2019 @01:40AM (#19042906)

Also, some percent of users will forget to use the gift card, or be unaware of how to check the available balance, or use it down to the last penny.

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