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Apple’s $14.4 Billion Tax Drama: The EU Strikes Again—Here’s What It Means for Big Tech

Apple’s Tax Troubles Explained In a landmark ruling, Apple has been ordered to repay $14.4 billion in back taxes to Ireland, following a dispute over what the European Commission deemed "illegal state aid." This tax break was provided through Ireland's favorable tax arrangements, which allowed Apple to pay a staggeringly low effective corporate tax rate of 0.005% on its European profits in some years. The Initial Ruling and Apple's Appeal […]

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Google Faces Another Massive Antitrust Blow: EU Upholds €2.4 Billion Fine Over Shopping Service Case

Google has once again found itself in the crosshairs of European regulators, as the EU General Court upheld a massive €2.42 billion fine levied against the tech giant in 2017. The European Commission had originally imposed the penalty for what it described as anti-competitive practices within Google Shopping, accusing the company of prioritizing its own services at the expense of competitors. The court's decision reinforces a growing trend of scrutiny […]

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