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Old 05-21-2013, 03:52 PM   #31
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Originally Posted by mrkajz44 View Post
I'm not a US tax expert, but I am of the understanding that if Apple actually wants to bring the cash and profits back to the States (say to fund the massive stock buy-back it announced recently), the repatriated money is taxed at that time.

It seems to me the Ireland game is more of a tax deferral, rather than plan avoidance. Again, not a US tax expert.
Many companies like this will patiently explain to you that they are global companies and no longer American companies.

So, the money might not ever come to the USA.

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