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France & Netherlands among EU countries considering pursuing share of Apple taxes

In the wake of the European Commission's ruling against tax deals between Apple and Ireland, the finance ministers of several other European countries are reportedly considering a share of the iPhone maker's back taxes.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago

Irish cabinet votes to appeal EU's $14.5B tax penalty on Apple

Apple's appeal of the European Commission's $14.5 billion charge in back taxes will be aided by Ireland's cabinet, who voted on Friday to endorse the legal challenge.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago

Feds, lobbyists draw battle lines over Apple's EU $14.5B tax bill

Most U.S. officials are lining up to fight the $14.5 billion E.U. tax edict with support from assorted talking heads, but the battle appears to be more about which taxation agency the money belongs to, rather than actual support for Apple.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago

Irish lawmakers gearing up for $14.5B Apple tax bill appeal amidst industry concern

While a prominent Irish businessman is decrying the $14.5 billion tax edict applied by the European Commission with strong language, members from Ireland's government have started the appeal discussion — but the process may take more time than expected to garner sufficient support from a wide body of lawmakers.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago

Turkey's deputy PM encourages Apple to move in wake of EU tax ruling

On Tuesday the Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey extended an open invitation for Apple to move its international operations to that country, in the wake of a E.U. ruling ordering Ireland to collect $14.5 billion in back taxes from the company.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago

With $231B in cash, Apple's $14.5B EU tax hit doesn't concern Wall Street

While a $14.5 billion payment of back taxes could bankrupt many major corporations, it's pocket change for a company as cash flush as Apple. As a result, analysts surveyed by ÌÇÐÄVlog on Tuesday said they aren't concerned about the European Commission's decision, regardless of how an appeal ultimately plays out.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago

Apple FAQ responds to investor queries about $14.5B EU tax edict

Apple has posted a series of answers to questions about the European Commission's tax ruling, and appears to be unconcerned about any potential financial fallout.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago

EU tax investigation concludes, Apple hammered with $14.5 billion bill

On Tuesday, the European Commission handed down its biggest tax penalty yet, ordering Apple to pay 13 billion euros ($14.5 billion) in back taxes — but both Ireland and Apple are appealing the ruling.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago

EU will order Ireland to collect over $1B in back taxes from Apple - report

On Tuesday the European Commission will find against Ireland's tax arrangements with Apple, and ask the country to collect over 1 billion euros ($1.119 billion) in back taxes, a report claimed on Monday.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago

Apple gets green light to add 1,000 jobs at Irish headquarters

More than nine months after Apple first announced plans to expand its European headquarters in Cork, Ireland, and amid an EU probe into questionable tax practices, the company was recently granted approval to add 1,000 people to its workforce over the next 18 months.

ÌÇÐÄVlog Staff 8 years ago

US Treasury takes last stab at deterring tax judgment against Apple & Ireland

The U.S. Treasury Department issued a special white paper on Wednesday, threatening that it will "consider potential responses" should the European Commsission demand that Ireland collect billions of euros in back taxes from Apple.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago

Apple wins approval to begin first stage of Irish data center

Coming in well ahead of its deadline, Ireland's An Bord Pleanála has approved plans to build the first stage of an Apple data center, which will include support buildings and one of eight eventual data halls.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago

Decision on Apple's Irish data center plans expected by end of August

An Bord Pleanála — an independent appeals review body — said it will likely make its decision on Apple's Irish data center by the end of the month, either greenlighting the company's development plans, or potentially causing delays.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago

Microsoft wins Apple-aligned case against U.S. over warrant for foreign emails

A U.S. Federal Court has ruled in Microsoft's favor in a closely-watch case involving a warrant the government obtained for a customer's emails stored on an Irish server. The ruling frees U.S. companies from being forced to hand over customer data if it's not being stored within the U.S.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago

Decision in EU probe of Apple's Irish tax deals expected in September or October

Following a meeting with European Commission chief Margrethe Vestager on Tuesday, Irish Finance Minister Michael Noonan said he expects the EU antitrust regulator to reach a decision in its investigation into Apple's Ireland tax agreements by September or October.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago

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