Apple’s billions in back taxes could cover the entire annual Irish health budget, build about 100,000 homes…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
EU charges Google rigs global market for Android mobile apps
The European Union is broadening its battle with Google, alleging that the technology giant rigs the global market…
EU competition chief set to charge Google with Android abuse
The European competition commission is gearing up to charge Google with giving unfair prominence to its own apps…
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…
Apple’s tax affairs spark a transatlantic showdown
On January 21, Apple’s chief executive, Tim Cook, made a personal appeal to Margrethe Vestager in Brussels…
European Union regulators want more info on Apple’s Irish tax deal
European Union antitrust regulators have asked Ireland to provide further details on the country’s tax deal…
Apple tells EU tax panel it ‘pays every cent’ due in Ireland
Apple Inc., facing a European Union probe into its fiscal affairs in Ireland, told a panel of EU lawmakers that it pays all taxes due…
Don’t hold your breath in Apple tax probe, EU’s Vestager says
European Union competition chief Margarethe Vestager tempered expectations of a speedy ruling on Apple Inc.’s tax affairs in Ireland…
U.S. demands EU reconsider tax probes of its companies
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew called on the European Union to reconsider tax probes targeting U.S. companies…
EU’s plans to tackle corporate tax avoidance hits first roadblocks
New rules to tackle multinationals’ tax avoidance should not go beyond the scope of international guidelines…
U.S. Treasury official to meet EU antitrust team over Apple tax deals
A senior U.S. Treasury official will meet European Union antitrust officials investigating tax deals…
Apple and Google stand by Europe tax deals; Rupert Murdoch weighs in
Google and Apple have fought back in the row over the big tech groups’ tax regimes…
Apple could trigger global tax war, potential breakdown of the international tax system
Apple could soon be instructed to pay billions, triggering a showdown between Europe and the US and a potential breakdown of the international tax system…
Apple CEO Cook lobbies EU antitrust chief over Irish back taxes
Apple boss Tim Cook made a surprise visit to Brussels on Thursday to lobby the EU’s antitrust chief…
Think Ireland’s corporate tax is unfair? Wave goodbye to Apple and thousands of jobs if it’s changed
It is fascinating to watch left wing ideologues and simple minded idiots (though I repeat myself) gleefully call for the Irish nation…
Apple announces 1,000 new jobs in Ireland as EU tax ruling nears
“You can tell by our announcement today, we’re all in,” Chief Executive Tim Cook said…
Carl Icahn’s political campaign could boost value of his Apple holdings
The plan of Carl Icahn to spend $150 million in campaign money touches on the hottest debate…
EU demands millions in back taxes from Starbucks and Fiat; sets up showdown with Apple
Starbucks Corp. and a Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV unit must each pay as much as 30 million euros…
Apple tax probe won’t hurt Ireland, Finance Minister Noonan says
The findings of a probe into Apple Inc.’s tax affairs in Ireland won’t hurt the country…
Google said to be under U.S. FTC antitrust scrutiny over Android
Google Inc. is back under U.S. antitrust scrutiny as officials ask whether the tech giant stifled competitors’ access…
EU’s Vestager says will not complete tax inquiries of Apple, others in second quarter
European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said on Tuesday…
EU charges Google with antitrust violations, opens formal Android investigation
The European Commission on Wednesday accused Google of antitrust violations…
