VOICED : Adonde va el dinero de Apple

Apple used a network of foreign subsidiaries to avoid paying U.S. taxes on billions of dollars. A parliamentary investigation found no illegal activity but highlighted Apple's large-scale tax avoidance strategies, including setting up operations in Ireland with a 2% tax rate. Apple Operations International, a conglomerate with no employees or physical location, managed these activities, exploiting tax loopholes in the U.S. and Ireland.

What was the main conclusion of the parliamentary investigation regarding Apple's tax practices?

• Apple's tax practices were fully transparent.

• Apple paid all required taxes in the U.S.

• Apple was found guilty of illegal tax evasion.

• Apple used foreign subsidiaries to avoid U.S. taxes.

What did the investigation reveal about Apple's activities?

• Apple had no strategies to avoid taxes.

• Apple was involved in illegal activities.

• Apple engaged in large-scale tax avoidance strategies.

• Apple's tax rate in Ireland was 20%.

What tax rate did Apple negotiate in Ireland?

• 10%

• 15%

• 5%

• 2%

What is Apple Operations International?

• A tax-paying entity in the U.S.

• A U.S. based company.

• A conglomerate with no employees or physical location.

• A physical office in Ireland.

How did Apple Operations International manage to avoid declaring billions of dollars?

• By having a large number of employees.

• By operating only within the U.S.

• By using legal loopholes in the U.S. and Irish tax systems.

• By paying high taxes in the U.S.