An appeal by Apple and Ireland against a European Union ruling for the U.S. firm to pay 13 billion euros ($16 billion) in disputed taxes is likely to be heard before the end of the year, Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said on Tuesday.
Apple and Ireland both say the company paid all the taxes that were due, but I can’t see the court reversing the EU decision.
Failure to reverse the decision will strike a blow for the sovereignty of nations in the EU.
Indeed. Also, it amounts to a retroactive change in tax law. Never before done; violates long-standing precedent.
Precisely what the EU is intending to achieve. Federal Europe, full control of taxes and laws.
The Evil Empire.