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Starbucks, Fiat Tax Deals Ruled Illegal, Ordered To Repay Millions In Back Taxes

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 22, 2015

In 2014, the European Commission announced that it would formally investigate the tax structures and practices of a handful of companies including Apple (Ireland), Fiat

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Chances Are, You Paid More In Taxes Last Year Than Facebook Did (In The UK)

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 12, 2015

Some Facebook users in the United Kingdom (UK) may be getting ready to put that rumored “dislike” Facebook button to use: the social media site

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Ireland Says It Will End “Double Irish” Tax Scheme

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 15, 2014May 24, 2021

Irish Finance Minister Michael Noonan has all but labeled the “Double Irish” deal dead during the presentation of his 2015 budget even as companies like Google claim that it won’t make a difference.

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European Commission Broadens Tax Inquiries To Include Amazon: Google, Microsoft, & McDonald’s May Follow

Kelly Phillips ErbJuly 5, 2014August 6, 2020

Move over, Apple, Starbucks & Fiat: it appears you have some company. Last month, the European Commission announced that it would be formally investigating the

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Great Google-y Moogly: Internet Giant Slapped With Huge Tax Bill

Kelly Phillips ErbApril 28, 2014July 29, 2020

French revenue officers visited Google’s Paris headquarters and slapped the internet giant with a reportedly massive tax assessment.

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Italy Tries Bite At Apple As Authorities Investigate Tax Structures

Kelly Phillips ErbNovember 15, 2013July 18, 2020

The Securities and Exchange Commission may approve of Apple’s overseas tax strategies but Italian taxing authorities aren’t so sure. This week, those Italian taxing authorities

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Archbishop Says Those Who Avoid Taxes ‘Are Actually Robbing God’

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 19, 2013July 11, 2020

On the last day of the G8 summit in Northern Ireland, a number of major world leaders agreed on new measures meant to ensure tax

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Ask The Taxgirl: Google+ Hangout Edition

Kelly Phillips ErbApril 11, 2013May 21, 2020

With only a few days left before April 15, it’s time to wrap up those returns! Come hang out with me (and my esteemed editor,

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Throwing A Holiday Party That Even Uncle Sam Will Love

Kelly Phillips ErbDecember 14, 2012

Dear corporate types, I do love the B52s but under no circumstances should “Rock Lobster” be played – and danced to – at a company

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Election 2012: Updates & More (LIVE-ish)

Kelly Phillips ErbNovember 6, 2012July 5, 2020

It’s shaping up to be busy today – which is a good thing. Busy means (I hope) that people are voting. I’d love to hear

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