Apple should pay more tax, says Steve Wozniak

Never one to shy away from expressing his opinion on all things Apple, Steve Wozniak has now waded into the debate about the firm's tax affairs. Apple's co-founder believes all companies, including the one he started with the late Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne in 1976, should pay a 50 per cent tax rate as he did. Apple has been criticised over its tax affairs and accused of using tax shelters in order to protect its revenues. Never one to shy away from expressing his opinion on all things Apple, Steve Wozniak (pictured) has now waded into the debate about the firm's tax affairs. Apple's co-founder said he believes all companies, including the one he started in 1976, should pay a 50 per cent tax rate as he did In particular, the firm has been accused of using Ireland and Luxembourg to get tax breaks, allegations being investigated by the European Commission.