In France, Apple was accused of evasion from payment of € 400 million in taxes
In France, Apple was accused of evasion from payment of € 400 million in taxes
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Apple France allegedly provided to the IRS data about a small portion of the proceeds from the sale of iPhone, iPad and MacBook.
General tax Directorate of France demanded that the French division of Apple to refund €400 million in unpaid taxes.
This writes republic.ru.
It is reported that the iPhone maker did not adhere to the tax legislation of France, resulting in could avoid paying taxes in the period from 2011 to 2013 in the amount of €400 million.
Apple France has provided to the tax office information about a small portion of the proceeds from the sale of iPhone, iPad and MacBook.
Other funds were transferred to a subsidiary of the Corporation in Ireland, where Apple enjoys tax benefits.
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