Apple's taxes

25.1.2016

Question for written answer E-000530-16
to the Commission
Rule 130
Marc Tarabella (S&D)

According to an analysis carried out by the investigations division of Bloomberg, the amount of Apple’s tax debt on its USD 64.1 billion in earnings between 2004 and 2012 could be as much as USD 8 billion.

What is the Commission’s position on this matter?

Does the Commission plan to yield to calls from the many US Senators who have called on the administration to ensure that European regulators do not apply retroactive penalties, or does it intend to fight for greater tax justice?