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El Reg reports
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: 1, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday April 26 2016, @02:41AM
1. Tithing is to support the church, not exactly a great form of charity. Its more of an ongoing kickstarter...
2. Taxes do go to the poor in many ways, but you are somewhat correct in that a majority of taxes have no real impact on the less fortunate.
3. Apparently you don't even really understand what being Christian is supposed to be about and its more about the community experience for you.