U2

International | Pop culture | Taxes of the rich and (in)famous

Achtung Baby: Bono Defends U2 Tax Moves
ByKelly Phillips Erb September 24, 2013July 16, 2020

U2 is one of the most successful rock bands in the world. Frontman Bono is considered one of the most charitable men in the world. Yet, when it comes to economics, the band chose to move some operations to the Netherlands in order to pay fewer taxes. Is that hypocrisy? Bono says no.

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Corporate | International | Tax policy

Is It Luck Of The Irish Or Something More?
ByKelly Phillips Erb March 17, 2010May 19, 2020

Ah, Ireland. Land of leprechauns, rainbows and… low corporate taxes. That’s right: Ireland is a tax haven. Over the past few years, Ireland has been taking increasing heat from its near neighbors and the US for its perceived efforts to lure corporations to the Emerald Isle. Already facing criticism from many in the UK, Ireland…

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