Apple Versus the EU Is the Biggest Tax Battle in History

Ever hear of a Double Irish? It’s not a drink, but one of the dodgy tax strategies that help American companies keep their profits nearly tax-free abroad. Such strategies are at the heart of what may well turn out to be the most important corporate tax case in history, a case that could have a big impact on U.S.-EU relations and the future governance of multinational corporations.

The EU ruled Aug.