The European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, concluded inthat the Irish government granted illegal tax benefits to Apple and ordered it to recover 13 billion euros.
At the time, the Commission said that Ireland had enabled Apple to pay "substantially less tax than other businesses over many years," which meant that the U.S. firm
The Irish government and Apple decided to appeal the Commission's decision, with the latter arguing the order to repay taxes "defies reality and common sense." This case, involving a giant U.S. tech firm, is particularly important and a centerpiece of the EU's crackdown on taxation in recent years. It could impact how the Brussels institution deals with other companies over taxation matters.
In this context, there's an ongoing debate as to whether the European Union should have its own digital tax — a levy on big tech giants to ensure they pay a fairer share compared to more traditional businesses.
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