Apple facing back taxes running into billions over European commission ruling

Irish officials expect European commission to declare the arrangement with Apple unlawful under state aid rules

Apple could face back taxes running into billions with the European commission expected to rule against the company on Tuesday over its arrangements with the Irish government.

A ruling by Margrethe Vestager, the European competition commissioner, could make Apple liable for billions of euros. Irish officials expect the commission to declare the arrangements unlawful under state aid rules.