Apple came to Ireland to build a community, not skirt taxes, Tim Cook says

On his European tour this week, Apple's CEO visited Ireland, and talked about taxes, the abandoned Athenry data center and the company's commitment to the country.

Stephen Silver 7 years ago 49

Cook celebrates campus expansion in Ireland, where Apple's team has doubled in size

Apple CEO Tim Cook made an appearance at the company's European headquarters in Cork, Ireland on Tuesday, officially opening an campus expansion even as the country has been a source of legal and financial headaches.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 4

Apple refuses invitation to European Union tax evasion hearing

Apple has turned down an invitation to speak in front of a European Parliament committee, looking to avoid any missteps that could affect its chances of appealing a previous ruling.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 32

Apple must fight $15.3B EU tax bill without US government help, court says

On Thursday, the European Union Court of Justice blocked U.S. efforts to side with Apple in the appeal of a $15.3 billion tax bill, which the European Commission first ordered Ireland to collect in August 2016.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 65

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Victor Marks 8 years ago 0

$1 billion Apple data center project in Athenry, Ireland cancelled

Apple has withdrawn its contentious proposal to build a data center in Athenry, Ireland after years of legal challenges.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 48

Apple & Ireland's appeal of $16B EU tax ruling expected this fall, payments expected to start in May

Apple and the Irish government's appeal of a $16 billion European Commission ruling on back taxes should finally see action later this year, according to Ireland's finance minister.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 10

Apple's iPhone now key to global economy growth, claims IMF

Whether Apple likes it or not, the fate of some national economies is now intrinsically tied to that of the iPhone, the International Monetary Fund said in a report released this month.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 9

'Last Week Tonight' with John Oliver skewers Apple, CEO Tim Cook on taxes

On Sunday night's episode of HBO's "Last Week Tonight," host John Oliver talked about companies placing profits overseas in order to avoid U.S. taxes — specifically using Apple and CEO Tim Cook as an example.

Stephen Silver 8 years ago 0

Activists stage 'die-ins' at French Apple stores to protest impact of tax avoidance on social services

The Association for the Taxation of Financial Transactions and Citizen's Action — or Attac for short — staged "die-in" protests at two French Apple stores on Saturday, once again charging the company with exploiting loopholes to avoid paying its fair share of taxes.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 78

Formally proposed EU tax plan could cost Apple millions

The European Commission has proposed measures to "to ensure that all companies pay fair tax in the EU," a move that will undoubtedly affect Apple.

Stephen Silver 8 years ago 16

Proposed reforms could force Apple to pay taxes all over EU, instead of just in headquarters locations

This upcoming Wednesday, the European Commission is expected to reveal a tax proposal would require digital media companies — including Apple — to pay based on where they generate revenue, rather than where they choose to locate their European headquarters.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 27

Ireland picks Bank of New York Mellon to hold Apple's $18.6B tax payment in escrow

The Irish government has reportedly selected Bank of New York Mellon to control an escrow fund holding up to $18.6 billion in back taxes collected from Apple, pending attempts to reverse a ruling by the European Commission.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 0

EU says it may withdraw court case if Ireland recovers full $16B from Apple

The European Commission is willing to withdraw its court case against the Irish government for failing to collect some $16 billion in back taxes from Apple — but only if the country collects the full amount, the E.U.'s Competition Commissioner said in an interview.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 30

Apple's Irish tax bill close to finalization, "in the ballpark" of $16 billion

The head of Ireland's Revenue Commission has advised the calculations of Apple's unpaid tax bill are almost complete, with the final total the iPhone producer will be expected to pay the government thought to be around 13 billion euro ($16 billion), close to initial estimates for the European Commission-mandated payment.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 27

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