Most of €13bn unpaid Apple tax ‘is due to Ireland’

The majority of €13bn taxes owed by technology giant Apple is due to Ireland, the EU competition commissioner says. 

Most of €13bn unpaid Apple tax ‘is due to Ireland’

Commissioner Margrethe Vestager revealed Apple has not yet paid any of the money it owes, even though the Government has agreed to put the funds in a special holding account.

Facing questioning at the Oireachtas Finance Committee, Ms Vestager denied claims that the EU is targeting Ireland’s tax system and says it is enforcing state aid rules and fairness.

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