International taxes

Apple fights the world’s biggest tax case in a quiet courtroom this week, trying to rein in the European Union’s powerful antitrust chief.

Tax laws tend to be boring, so sometimes it is easier to understand something if you know the reasoning behind it.

German authorities continued their investigations into multiple global lenders.

Almost 40 percent — or some $15 trillion — of the world’s foreign direct investment is “phantom capital” designed to minimize the tax bills of multinational firms, according to a study published by the International Monetary Fund.

Some expatriates who have relinquished their U.S. citizenship will have the chance to comply with their U.S. tax and filing obligations and in turn qualify for relief from back taxes, penalties and interest.

Trade wars and fears of a global economic slowdown are shaking optimism.

Despite trade tensions, Elon Musk’s visit last won the electric-car maker an exemption.

The protocols represent the first updates to U.S. tax treaties in nearly a decade.

Germany is looking to cap its corporate tax burden at 25 percent as the country seeks to help smaller businesses amid signs the economy is lurching into a recession.

His boss pleaded guilty to helping wealthy clients hide assets worth at least 1.6 billion euros.