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Flurry of takeovers by US firms sparks ‘inversion’ row
American politicians regularly heard complaining about loss of companies overseas
US wants law to clamp down on firms moving overseas
Ireland among countries that benefit from US corporate ‘inversions’ to cut tax bills
Challenge to US giants non-disclosure of potential tax bills
Companies choosing to leave investors in dark about the tax liabilities of repatriating profits
Ireland’s tax regime comes under US spotlight again
United States congress reveals scale of corporate relocations to cut taxes
Medtronic megadeal throws unwelcome light on Irish tax advantage
Proposed combination of medical device giants raises fresh concerns about ‘corporate inversion’
Medtronic agrees to buy Covidien in €32 billion deal
Company will also move its executive base to Ireland as it aims to cut tax rates abroad
EU set to announce investigation into Apple tax arrangments in Ireland
Taoiseach has said the country’s taxation regime would be defended “very strongly”
Democrats lose Florida swing district ahead of elections
David Jolly wins seat in district Obama won twice in in presidential elections
Credit Suisse 'helped US customers hide billions'
Tax evasion carried out by 1,800 employees serving US clients
#TopTechStories2013
The Snowden revelations shook the tech giants, but they had plenty of their own problems to deal with
Questions remain for US senators over tax law
Senators Carl Levin and John McCain had criticised Ireland over Apple tax rate
US senators call Irish tax loophole pledge ‘encouraging’
Levin and McCain hope Ireland ready to close door on ‘egregious corporate tax abuses’
Ireland wants to play fair over international tax competition, says Noonan
Minister says Ireland must protect reputation on issue of global tax avoidance
‘Progress’ made on Syria chemical arsenal
Chemical weapons experts say ‘encouraging initial progress’ made towards elimination of chemical weapons arsenal
IDA chief defends Ireland’s corporation tax regime
Claims of ‘sweetheart’ deal for Apple denied at Public Accounts Committee
‘Clear and compelling’ evidence Syrian regime used poison gas
Kerry sets out the case for intervention as US releases intelligence report
OECD moves to aid countries in closing tax Loopholes exploited by multi-nationals
Report homes in on non-resident structures
Government accused of ‘sleepwalking’ through claims about country’s tax code
FF says tax haven comments ‘seriously damaging’ to economy
US senators rebuff Irish ambassador’s letter on tax haven claims
Levin and McCain maintain that Apple evidence shows special arrangement
Revenue seeks bids for transfer pricing resource
New resource will oversee important aspects of foreign direct investment here
Cantillon: Deal or no deal? That is not the question
The accounts for the main Irish-incorporated Apple company were published up to the mid-noughties and the tax rate being paid on its profits was there for anyone to see
State to dispute ‘tax haven’ claim in letter to US senate committee
Apple controversy considered blow to Ireland’s reputation
Ireland labelled a ‘tax haven’ as US Senate investigates Apple’s offshore strategies
Maker of the iPhone and iPad accused of sheltering profits in Irish ‘ghost companies’
Apple defends routing profits through Irish companies
Computer firm paid 2 per cent on $74 billion in sales over past three years, committee hears
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