Apple Inc. (State aid case)

The Apple Inc. state aid case revolves around a European Union ruling that Apple received illegal tax benefits from Ireland. The EU found that the Irish government allowed Apple to pay significantly less tax than other companies by using favorable tax arrangements. As a result, the EU ordered Apple to pay €13 billion in back taxes to Ireland. This case highlights issues of tax fairness and competition within the EU, raising questions about how multinational corporations leverage different tax laws to minimize their tax obligations.