Apple paid 40% of its global taxes to Ireland in last fiscal year

Apple's fiscal year filing revealed that the tech giant paid Irish authorities $17.1 billion in taxes, accounting for approximately 40% of its global tax obligations. This substantial sum included €13 billion ($15.18 billion) in back taxes mandated by the European Union's highest court in 2024. For years, Ireland and Apple had been locked in a legal battle over the back-tax bill, with Ireland defending its status as a prime destination for multinational U.S. companies in Europe, attracting significant tax revenue.

The European Commission had previously accused Ireland of granting Apple unlawful tax advantages, diverting investments away from other nations. Despite this, Apple's global income tax payments amounted to $43.2 billion during the fiscal year concluding in September 2025.