Judge shortage in Ireland delays ruling on Athenry Apple data center location controversy

Once thought to reach a conclusion on June 23, the appeal hearing opposing Apple's Athenry, Ireland efforts has been delayed because of a lack of judges able to hear the case.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 7

Judicial review of Apple's Irish data center plans could finish this Friday

The Irish High Court could make its decision on a review of Apple's plans for an Athenry data center as soon as this Friday, according to a report.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 2

Apple's upcoming Danish data center will help warm area homes

Once complete, Apple's data center in Viborg, Denmark will actually redirect heat to warm homes in the surrounding Jutland region, Apple noted this week.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 15

Apple files 14-point appeal against European Commission's $14 billion tax edict

Apple has filed its appeal with the European court of appeals, all declaring that the European Commission's decision to levy $14 billion in taxes on Apple on behalf of the EU is erroneous, against the rule of law, and should be stricken.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 18

Irish government spent $467,000 on report defending Apple's tax arrangements

The Irish government spent more than 440,000 euros ($467,000) on a report to defend the tax arrangements between the country and Apple, amid ongoing scrutiny from the European Union.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 5

Apple refuses Irish finance committee meeting for second time

Apple has declined a second invitation to a meeting with a finance committee in Ireland over the European Commission's $14 billion tax ruling, while Irish Finance Minister Michael Noonan has accused the regulator of making a politically motivated decision.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 18

Irish government recalculation of Apple's EU tax bill close to $14 billion estimate

The 13 billion euros ($14 billion) Apple is requested to pay Ireland as part a European Commission ruling over tax is likely to be an accurate figure, with the Irish finance minister advising the amount calculated by government officials is in a similar ballpark to the Commission's number.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 29

European Commission pleased with Apple's $14 billion tax bill payment progress, despite missed deadline

Apple has missed the deadline to pay the 13 billion euros ($14 billion) the iPhone producer was ordered to pay Ireland in back taxes, but the European Commission is noting that progress is still being made by Apple to comply with its ruling.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 17

Apple's international iTunes business moves to Ireland on Feb. 5

Apple has assigned a definitive date to the planned relocation of its international iTunes assets, saying the iTunes Store, Apple Music, the App Store and iBooks Store businesses will make the transition to Cork, Ireland, in early February.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 26

EU ruling over $14 billion Apple tax bill could be overturned, suggests Irish tax advisor

The European Commission's order for Apple to pay Ireland 13 billion euros ($14 billion) in back taxes is an overreach of power, with PricewaterhouseCoopers' head of Irish tax matters Feargal O'Rourke claiming the move is tantamount to a "land grab."

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 14

Apple CEO Tim Cook declines Ireland committee invite, branded as 'snub to Irish people'

Irish politicians are accusing Apple CEO Tim Cook of snubbing the country's legislature, and by association the entirety of Ireland, by declining an invitation to answer questions about the European Union's recent tax ruling.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 37

Apple appeals EU tax ruling, claims Commission 'retroactively changed the rules'

Fulfilling a promise, Apple on Monday formally appealed a tax ruling by the European Commission ordering Ireland to collect at least $13.6 billion in back taxes.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 30

Irish legislature invites Tim Cook, other Apple execs to hearing on $14.5B EU tax ruling

An Irish legislative committee is reportedly optimistic that Apple CEO Tim Cook will accept an invitation to attend a late January hearing, which will examine the European Commission's ruling that Ireland must collect $14.5 billion in back taxes from the iPhone maker.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 12

US paid Apple at least $600M on foreign cash held as bonds since 2012

Although technically refusing to repatriate its international revenue to avoid taxes, Apple is actually keeping much of it in the U.S. in the form of bonds — and generating interest in the process, a report pointed out on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 18

Ireland to submit appeal of EU's $14.5B Apple tax ruling on Wednesday

The Irish government is about to formally submit its appeal of the European Commission's tax ruling on Apple, Finance Minister Michael Noonan announced on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 12

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