Court rejects US bid to intervene in Apple's appeal of EU tax ruling

The European Union's General Court has refused a U.S. government request to intervene in Apple's appeal of a 2016 European Commission ruling, which ordered Ireland to collect approximately $15.3 billion in back taxes from the company.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 26

Ireland says Apple to start paying $15.4B in back taxes in Q1 2018

Apple should finally begin paying $15.4 billion in back taxes into an escrow account in the first quarter of next year, Ireland's finance minister announced on Monday.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 40

Activist group occupies French Apple stores in protest of unpaid Irish taxes

An activist organization staged a series of protests at French Apple stores on Saturday, calling on the company to pay the $15.5 billion in back taxes the Irish government has been ordered to collect by the European Commission.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 67

Apple slams story of cash hidden in Jersey to reduce taxes, calls itself 'largest taxpayer in the world'

In a rare blog posting, Apple listed a series of inaccuracies in the "Paradise Papers" tax story reported by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, while outlining its business in Cork, Ireland; emphasizing that the company is the "largest taxpayer in the world" and repeating that it "pays every dollar it owes in every country around the world."

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 103

Paradise Papers suggest Apple shifted holding firm to Jersey to protect $252B from taxation; Apple refutes claim [u]

After a 2013 investigation into its Irish tax affairs, Apple continued to avoid paying billions of dollars in taxes by changing its structure, moving the holding firm for over $250 billion in cash reserves to the Channel Islands, this week's "Paradise Papers" leak has revealed.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 1

Irish court rejects appeal against Apple data center, clearing legal hurdles

The Irish High Court has tossed an appeal of a ruling in favor of Apple's Athenry data center, in theory removing the final legal obstacle towards the project's construction.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 7

Opposition to Apple's Irish data center stages last-ditch appeal, hearing scheduled next week

Two of the Athenry residents who have long opposed Apple's Irish data center are hoping to appeal a Commercial Court decision which otherwise greenlit the $1 billion project, potentially signalling yet more delays.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 8

Apple Maps gains public transit directions for Ireland

Apple has introduced public transit directions for Maps users in Ireland, confirming recent signs that it was about to do so.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 3

Apple's $1 billion Athenry, Ireland data center approved after legal challenges squashed

The Irish courts have spoken, and Apple is now permitted to go forward after a long battle over environmental and power concerns for its Athenry, Ireland data center.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 17

European Commission takes Ireland to court for failing to collect taxes from Apple

Confirming an earlier report, the European Commission on Wednesday said it will bring Ireland to the European Court of Justice for failing to collect at least $15 billion in back taxes from Apple, which were originally due Jan. 3.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 63

Ireland could face fine for dragging heels on back taxes from Apple

The European Commission is set to penalize Ireland with a "non-compliance action" for failing to collect up to $17.6 billion in back taxes from Apple, owed after the Commission found the Irish government brokered unfair deals that constituted illegal state aid.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 23

Irish finance minister decries EU's demand for $15B+ in Apple back taxes, says it's not Ireland's job

In a German interview this week, Ireland's finance minister attacked the European Commission's ruling calling for the collection of $15 billion in back taxes (plus interest) from Apple, saying it was both unjustified and outside Ireland's responsibility.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 31

Apple & Ireland 'close to deal' to protect government from losses while holding $17.7B in escrow

Apple and the Irish government are reportedly nearing a deal that would shield the latter from losses incurred while holding up to $17.7 billion in Apple cash, including interest — money that may be due in back taxes following a 2016 European Commission ruling.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 22

France and Germany seek to plug tax loopholes exploited by Apple, other tech firms

France is working with Germany on European Union reforms aimed at plugging loopholes U.S. technology companies like Apple use to minimize taxes, tactics that give foreign entities a leg up on local competition.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 48

Apple Maps transit coverage grows in Australia, may be coming soon to Ireland

Apple's Australian Maps transit coverage has expanded to large sections of the states of Queensland and Western Australia, and may be poised to come to Ireland in the near future.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 3

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