The EU could hit Apple with a $19 billion tax bill next week
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The Financial Times reports that the European Commission is expected to rule next week in a three-year-long inquiry looking into Apple's tax arrangements with Ireland.
At stake is whether the deal Ireland struck with Apple amounts to "state aid," and is therefore illegal. Should the Commission rule against Ireland - which is what the FT reports is likely to happen - then Apple could face a tax bill in the billions.
The exact amount is up in the air - though JP Morgan estimates it could be as much as a whopping $19 billion.
The Obama administration is watching the case with concern, and has warned the Commission of potential consequences if it rules against Apple and Ireland.
The US Treasury said in a white paper published on Wednesday that it "continues to consider potential responses should the Commission continue its present course," and accused the Brussels investigation of being "supranational."
Apple and Ireland deny any wrongdoing, and are expected to appeal if hit with a negative ruling. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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