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Steve Wozniak has spoken out against Apple's tax affairs, saying all companies ought to pay 50 per cent in taxes.
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live he said: "I don't like the idea that Apple might be unfair--not paying taxes the way I do as a person.
"I do a lot of work, I do a lot of travel and I pay over 50 per cent of anything I make in taxes and I believe that's part of life and you should do it."
Asked if Apple should pay that amount, he replied: "Every company in the world should."
According to Woz, money was never a factor when he started the biz with Steve Jobs 40 years ago. He added: "Steve Jobs started Apple Computers for money, that was his big thing and that was extremely important and critical and good."
Europe is currently scrutinising Ireland's tax arrangements with Apple over an alleged sweetheart deal with the company. Some have speculated the probe could lead to Apple paying $8bn in back taxes, even though the case is against the Irish government.
(Score: 3, Insightful) by Gravis on Monday April 25 2016, @11:00PM
Out of Touch Madman
i feel like you don't know about historical tax rates. [blogspot.com]
however, you missed the biggest problem that is fueling all the smaller problems: campaign financing.
if each candidate was given $X for their election and they couldn't spend a dime more ("donations"/"free services" prohibited) then our politicians might actually start listening to the general public rather than just people who will donate a minimum of $1000 to their election campaign.
(Score: 1, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday April 26 2016, @12:20AM
The difference between the top marginal tax rate and the lowest [guim.co.uk]
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