Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Q&A: Brussels takes on Ireland over Apple tax


Q&A: Brussels takes on Ireland over Apple tax


The European Commission has published details from its preliminary investigation into Ireland’s tax arrangements with Apple. It argues Dublin gave sustained state support to Apple that may need to be recouped. The Commission was critical of the way that ...


EU says Ireland grants Apple illegal tax benefits


BRUSSELS (AP) -- Ireland appears to be granting Apple illegal tax rebates that may have to be recouped, the European Union's competition watchdog said Tuesday as it pressed on with an inquiry into the iPhone maker's overseas tax practices. If the EU's ...


Ireland warned over Apple tax deal


Ireland was warned more than three months ago that it may have broken European rules on state aid in two tax deals it struck with tech giant Apple. In a preliminary finding over "back-room" deals dating back to 1991 and 2007, the European Commission told ...


The Lure Of Ireland For Global Tech Firms


Although Apple has come under the EU microscope over its tax affairs, complex corporate structures have become a common accounting tool for savvy tech firms. The European Commission's preliminary findings show it has doubts that two "sweetheart" tax deals ...


EU: Ireland Gave Apple Illegal State Aid


The EU has slammed Ireland for giving special tax rebates for Apple, which may constitute illegal state aid. In a letter published Tuesday, the European Commission alleged “Irish authorities confer an advantage on Apple” through its tax treatment.


EU Accuses Ireland Of Giving Apple Illegal State Aid Through Tax Arrangement


The European Union accused Ireland of providing illegal state aid to Apple for more than 20 years with special tax arrangements, helping the iPhone maker shield billions of dollars in international revenues from being taxed. In a letter written in June ...


Ireland gave 'state aid' to Apple


The European Commission publishes a letter it sent to Ireland accusing the country of giving Apple illegal state aid through special tax arrangements.


Apple’s Irish tax arrangements explained as company denies special treatment


Two days after the Financial Times reported that the European Commission was about to come down hard on Apple’s alleged deal with the Irish government to reduce its tax liabilities, Apple has made a statement to Business Insider claiming that it has received “no selective treatment.” Apple is proud ...


Our Intrepid Little Flyer


We've had a wonderful summer in Ireland this year, thank God. But now that September has ended, people are amazed to see many swallows, our most popular migrant, still around. They usually have headed off to South Africa by now. Some had chicks in their nests up to very recently. But it's actually n ...


European Union Accuses Ireland of Giving Apple Illegal State Aid with Tax Deals


By Richard Padilla The European Commission today announced the results of its formal investigation into Apple’s tax arrangements in Ireland, accusing the company of receiving illegal state aid from the country, reports The Wall Street Journal. In its findings, the regulatory body stated that deals b ...


Schmidt And Kavanagh Back 'Sport Your Mind' Seminars


Launching a series of youth mental health seminars for rugby clubs in the midlands, Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt welcomed the opportunity being given to coaches, trainers and parents to gain a better understanding of the issues involved in youth mental health enabling them to encourage positive me ...



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