The Maxforce: EU Team Behind Apple's Tax Bill

The video discusses the Task Force on tax planning practices, led by Max Lena Meyer, which investigated global tax practices of companies like Apple. The investigation was triggered by the US Senate's scrutiny of US companies' tax payments. Apple's tax practices in Ireland were examined, revealing complex issues. The European Commission faced challenges due to limited expertise. Future developments include potential court cases and appeals. Surprisingly, the investigation team was small, contrary to expectations of a large bureaucratic effort.

What are the potential outcomes of the ongoing investigation mentioned in the text?

What was surprising about the size of the team investigating the tax issues?