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This week, the European Union made big news by announcing that  Apple owes Ireland $14.5 billion worth of back taxes .

Apple, Ireland and corporate tax avoidance

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The leak of 11.5 million documents from a Panamanian law firm has revealed a vast, deeply rooted infrastructure for hiding money and has caused embarrassment around the world.

Tax Avoidance: A Global Industry

The leak of 11.5 million documents from a Panamanian law firm has revealed a vast, deeply rooted infrastructure for hiding money and has caused embarrassment around the world.

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