Ireland does not want $14.5 billion from Apple

Q: Irish leaders are fighting against a European Union (EU) ruling that Apple Inc. must pay the Republic of Ireland $14.5 billion in back taxes – enough money to pay nation’s health bill for a year. Where is Ireland?

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Q: Ireland’s leaders accuse the EU of unfairly interfering with the nation’s low corporate tax regime which has attracted multinational employers. Which nation recently voted to leave the 28-nation EU?

A. Austria

B. Britain

C. Croatia

D. Denmark

Q: The European Commission in Brussels said Ireland’s “sweetheart” tax deal allowed Apple to pay taxes of 1 percent or less on billions of dollars it made across Europe. Brussels is in which nation?

A. Belgium

B. France

C. Luxembourg

D. Netherlands

Q: Critics say giant multinational companies take advantage of small nations like Ireland which are desperate to collect any corporate taxes. Which nation is already challenging an EU tax ruling?

A. Belgium

B. Luxembourg

C. Netherlands

D. All of the above

Q: Which nation is joining Ireland and Apple in fighting the $14.5 billion tax bill?

A. Belgium

B. Luxembourg

C. Netherlands

D. United States


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