"Apple should put in proper taxes in New Zealand," Apple related media stated in the article

ByDrew_dslr

Handle Apple-related news and columns to Apple that boasts very high sales by selling Macs and iPhones all over the worldThe Mac ObserverThe opinion that "We should pay taxes properly to New Zealand government" is stated in.

Apple Pays Zilch in New Zealand Taxes on $ 4.2 Billion in Sales - The Mac Observer
https://www.macobserver.com/columns-opinions/the-back-page/apple-pays-zilch-new-zealand-taxes-4-2-billion-sales/

US Apple users urge company to 'do the right thing' and pay NZ taxes - Technology - NZ Herald News
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology/news/article.cfm?c_id=5&objectid=11820984

This opinion was mentioned in the entry by Bryan Chaffin, co - founder of The Mac Observer. Despite mentioning that Apple has raised $ 4.2 billion (about 420 billion yen) in New Zealand over the past decade, he has not paid taxes to the government at all. In the financial report of Apple's New Zealand corporation, we have paid taxes of 37 million dollars (about 3.8 billion yen) from 2007 to the present, but all this money is based on the fact that "the operation is done in Australia" He said he is crossing the Australian government.

Nonetheless, there is no legal problem, and Mr. Chaffin in this article also touches on that point. Mr. Chaffin said, "While this behavior is carefully in a legal form and it is judged that many people will have no problem," but "I do not think it is correct" I pointed out. Although Apple is one of the largest taxpayers in the United States, it has been revealed that tax avoidance is avoided on a large scale for outside the United States. In 2016, there is also an incident that the EU orders Apple to pay an additional tax of 1.6 trillion yen.

What is the background that Apple was ordered to pay the additional tax of 1.6 trillion yen with tax incentives in Ireland? - GIGAZINE


Mr. Chaffin, who gives an opinion to Apple, does not necessarily point out bad points. In the post, Mr. Chaffin said, "There are areas where Apple does a lot of good deeds as well as companies that seek all profit as well as other major electronics companies," says Chaffin I also mention that there is a contributing part. Nonetheless, Mr. Chaffin said, "Taxes on the land are important, but the roads and schools, housing-related administrative organizations, health, law enforcement agencies, etc. are also important.These organizations that support society are important The benefit that Apple is raising is born out of the society supported by such an organization and therefore companies have to support those organizations appropriately. " .

In response, Apple Australia told the New Zealand Herald newspaper that "Apple is proud of the contribution activities he has been doing in New Zealand for the past 10 years, aiming to become a force for the world, Since products and services are made, designed and developed in the USA, we have put the majority of the tax payment there, "announces the statement.

Also,New Zealand Green PartyJames Shaw co-chairman said, "It is quite unusual for Apple to go with zero taxes in this country.I really like the incredibly innovative Apple products, but their tax department It seems to be more innovative than the product development department, "he says.