The Irish Times reported earlier on Monday that the figure might not be much more than 100 million euros ($112 million), although it later revised its estimate upwards. The European Commission declined to comment on a decision that's still pending or on the timing of its announcement. So, a critical issue will be how the final decision relates to the current Irish tax code or to previously amended policy." And last year, for example, Starbucks was ordered to pay 30 million euros in back taxes to the Dutch government. The final decision relates to the current Irish tax code or to previously amended policy.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 29, 2016 23:03 UTC