Nine's Domain tax bill could reach $240 million if CoStar agrees deal

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Media giant Nine Entertainment (ASX: NEC) faces a potential capital gains tax bill of around $240 million if property portal Domain (ASX: DHG) agrees to a $4.20 per share takeover bid by US investor ...

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