Apple to pay Italy $348 million to settle tax dispute

Apple will be paying Italy US $348 million (318 million euros) to settle a tax dispute it has had with that country as well as sign a new tax agreement.

"Apple will pay the tax agency 318 million euros and will sign an accord for fiscal years 2015 onwards early next year," a source told Reuters. Apple and other technology companies like Google and Amazon have become the targets of tax inquiries in Europe.

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