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Irish residents opposed to EU’s tax demand of Apple
Across Cork, Ireland — where Apple has its European headquarters — residents appear strongly in favor of
U.S. tax code allows for dramatic retaliation against EU overreach in Apple case
U.S. tax law gives the Obama administration power to double tax rates for European companies…
Apple CEO Tim Cook on EU tax demand: ‘No one did anything wrong here and Ireland is being picked on… It is total political crap’
Apple chief executive Tim Cook has angrily dismissed Brussels’ tax accusations as ‘political crap,’ suggesting that Ireland….
Ireland’s cabinet delays decision on Apple tax appeal
Ireland’s cabinet could not agree on Wednesday whether to fight a European Commission ruling…
Apple: The European Union’s pointless tax crusade
Almost certainly, the European Commission will fail in its attempt at retroactive taxation…
Irish cabinet may be given more time to decide on Apple tax appeal
Ireland’s cabinet may be given more time to decide on whether to back the finance minister’s recommendation…
Post-Brexit Britain could benefit greatly from EU’s tax attack on Apple and Ireland
The European Union’s attack on technology-giant Apple may herald an economic advantage for post-Brexit Britain…
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary on Apple tax row: Irish government should tell EU to f**k off
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has weighed into the tax dispute between Apple and the European Union…
U.S. taxpayers could end up paying Apple’s bill for back taxes in Ireland
European authorities have clamped down on a special deal between Apple and Irish tax authorities…
Morningstar: Apple remains fundamentally undervalued after EU tax grab
We will maintain our $133 fair value estimate for Apple for now, even though the company…
Obama admin worries EU’s Apple decision will cost U.S. taxpayers; Bernie Sanders applauds EU tax demand
The White House says the Obama administration is concerned that American taxpayers will ultimately bear…
Ireland doesn’t want Apple’s $14.5 billion in so-called back taxes
Apple’s billions in back taxes could cover the entire annual Irish health budget, build about 100,000 homes…
U.S. Treasury: The European Commission’s retroactive tax demands on Apple are unfair
The U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday it was disappointed with the European Commission seeking to force Apple…
EU demands Apple pay massive $14.5 billion in taxes plus interest
EU antitrust regulators ordered Apple on Tuesday to pay up to 13 billion euros ($14.5 billion) in taxes plus interest…
Apple CFO Maestri: Despite EU tax ruling, we will continue to invest in Ireland
Apple’s chief financial officer Luca Maestri said on Tuesday the iPhone maker’s investment plans in Ireland…
Apple CEO Cook blasts European Commission for ‘ignoring Ireland’s tax laws, upending the international tax system’
Thirty-six years ago, long before introducing iPhone, iPod or even the Mac, Steve Jobs established Apple’s first operations in Europe…
European Commission to rule Ireland’s tax arrangement with Apple illegal
The European Commission will rule against Ireland’s tax dealings with Apple on Tuesday…
Ireland prepares for a fight with EU over Apple tax clawback
Ireland vowed to fight any adverse decision on its tax dealings with Apple Inc. as the European Union…
Apple set to create 1,000 more jobs in Cork, bringing workforce in Ireland to 6,000
Apple has received planning permission for an expansion at its European Head Quarters in Cork…
With next U.S. President, Apple’s cash may soon be on its way home
Apple currently has an estimated $215 billion in cash held outside the borders of the United States…
U.S. government warns EU: Do not hit Apple with a massive back tax bill – or else
Stop your tax crackdown on American companies or be prepared to suffer the consequences…
European Commission denies anti-U.S. bias after U.S. Treasury intervention over Apple, Amazon tax probes
The European Commission has hit back at U.S. concerns about competition probes into transfer-pricing arrangements…
U.S. v. Apple – the looming trial of the century?
The US Federal Trade Commission launched an investigation into Apple…
Apple’s €850m data center in Ireland finally gets green light
Irish planning body An Bord Pleanála has given the green light to Apple’s €850m data centre in Galway…
Nobel-Winning Economist: Apple’s Irish tax arrangement is a ‘fraud’
Joseph Stiglitz, an economic professor at Columbia University and 2001 recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences…
Apple’s App Store anti-competitive? Spotify and Elizabeth Warren think so
Late last month, Apple streaming music rival Spotify accused Apple of anti-competitive behavior for rejecting…
Irish finance minister: EU points to autumn decision in Apple tax probe
The European Union’s antitrust chief has indicated that it will likely reach a decision…
EU regulators near end of Apple inquiry, drag out Google probe
European regulators appear to be wrapping up their investigation of Apple, but their inquiry…
U.S. Treasury Chief Lew set for Apple corporate tax showdown with EU
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew is set to meet with European Union antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager…
Elizabeth Warren accuses Apple of monopolistic-like actions; Spotify concurs
Following Nancy Pelosi’s ‘poor Tim’ comment earlier this week, Apple today is again the target of yet another politician…
Apple CEO Tim Cook has billions of reasons to raise money for the GOP
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s fundraising breakfast for House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday was the talk of Silicon Valley…
French telecom chief: Brexit a chance to ease ‘suicidal’ EU antitrust policy
Britain’s vote last week to leave the European Union is an opportunity to ease off on the bloc’s…
How Brexit is already impacting Apple
Apple has big challenges and some opportunities following the UK ‘Brexit’ decision to exit EU…
Apple and Brexit: Britain could replace Ireland for international HQ
Apple can move its international headquarters from Ireland to the UK, and be assured of being out from under the thumb of EU regulation…
Irish probe into Apple privacy policies could affect every Apple device user
As it gears up for an audit into Apple, Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner says her office has been strengthened…
Apple tax probe verdict may come next month Irish Finance Minister Noonan says
The European Commission may deliver its verdict on Apple Inc.’s tax arrangements in Ireland as soon as…
Irish wonder what to do with Apple tax if EU orders a clawback
Government officials warned Finance Minister Michael Noonan that he would face two crucial questions upon delivery of a ruling…
Google’s Paris office raided in French tax evasion probe
French investigators raided Google’s Paris headquarters on Tuesday as part of a tax evasion inquiry…
EU lays down the law on corporate tax deals as Apple probe continues
The European Union, locked in a tax battle with the likes of Apple Inc…
Apple cash move will not end EU tax probe
With presidential candidates including Donald Trump advocating a one-off mandatory levy at a reduced rate to encourage…
Analyst: Apple investors unconcerned about potential EU tax bill
Piper Jaffray’s Gene Munster today contemplates the prospect Apple might…
