Apple is still trying to avoid paying a $14 billion tax bill in Europe

Apple is fighting in Europe's General Court to avoid paying $14 billion (€13 billion) in back taxes after an EU ruling back in 2016. The iPhone-maker is one of many multi-national companies who have taken advantage of tax benefits in Ireland -- so-called "sweetheart deals" that the country offers to large companies and which the European Commission deemed illegal. Apple told Europe's second-highest court that the hefty tax bill "defies reality and common sense". See also: Apple disputes Goldman Sachs' negative analysis of Apple TV+ Streaming video service Apple TV+ is coming in November Apple's new iPhone 11, 11 Pro… [Continue Reading]