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Coca-Cola Appeals $20 B Tax Bill, Sets IRS Precedent

6/22/2026

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Coca-Cola Appeals

Coca-Cola is appealing a 2020 Tax Court ruling that could require about $20 billion in additional taxes.
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Miami will hear oral arguments on Thursday, June 22 2026.
The IRS alleges Coca-Cola underreported profits from foreign subsidiaries in Ireland, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Costa Rica, Egypt and Eswatini.
Experts say the case could set a template for the IRS to pursue similar $14 billion liabilities from other multinational firms.

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Coca-Cola Faces Volatility

Analysts warn that Coca-Cola's sharply rising 2025 stock could face notable volatility from the upcoming ruling.
Investors praised the company's recent diet-version rebranding, boosting confidence ahead of the June 22 2026 hearing.
Three different Coca-Cola chief executives have overseen the dispute, showing continuity across Republican and Democratic administrations.
Bloomberg Tax reports Coca-Cola has placed $6 billion with the IRS, which would be returned if it wins the appeal.

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Coca-Cola Appeals

Coca-Cola is appealing a 2020 Tax Court ruling that could require about $20 billion in additional taxes.
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Miami will hear oral arguments on Thursday, June 22 2026.
The IRS alleges Coca-Cola underreported profits from foreign subsidiaries in Ireland, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Costa Rica, Egypt and Eswatini.
Experts say the case could set a template for the IRS to pursue similar $14 billion liabilities from other multinational firms.

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