09/06/2017
Cambodia, Greenland, Haiti and Madagascar join the fight against tax evasion
The Global Forum's aim is to ensure that all jurisdictions adhere to the same high standard of international co-operation in tax matters.
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09/05/2017
BRICS countries vow to combat tax evasion with info exchange
We will enhance communication and coordination in improving global economic governance to foster a more just and equitable international economic order.
09/04/2017
Billionaire boyfriend of bra tycoon Michelle Mone linked to alleged £13million tax avoidance scheme
Doug Barrowman, who is dating the lingerie entrepreneur made a Tory peer by David Cameron, was director of offshore payroll firm Aston Management Ltd, which helped slash tax bills to less than 10%
09/01/2017
Brazil’s Tax System Is Barrier to OECD Membership
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09/01/2017
Recent developments under FATCA, U.S. withholding tax, and global information reporting
113 countries had entered into intergovernmental agreements
09/01/2017
HLB International Adds Member Firm in Cayman Islands
They support companies and organisations of all sizes including government bodies and not-for-profit associations.
09/01/2017
Non-doms add almost £10bn to UK coffers
The report will henceforth be published annually and it covers the years from 2007-2008 up to 2014-2015.
08/31/2017
India, Switzerland have robust cooperation in combating tax evasion, black money: PM Modi
Thanking Switzerland for its continuous support of India's bid for Nuclear Supplier's Group (NSG) membership, Modi said that he is grateful to Switzerland for supporting India's membership in the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR).
08/28/2017
IRS May Consider Bitcoin Cash Fork Taxable Income This Year
Some bitcoin holders delay dealing with bitcoin cash or their exchanges do not support it, making it difficult to retrieve the cryptocurrency soon after it was created.
08/28/2017
Large Companies Oppose Idea for Taxing Foreign Profits
Congressional Republicans are weighing minimum tax, but alliance warns of unintended consequences
08/25/2017
Cayman Islands: Statement To The Legislative Assembly Global Forum On Transparency And Exchange Of Information For Tax Purposes Report
The 2013 report was based on the Global Forum's 2010 terms of reference.
08/24/2017
S African expats must assess tax liability before September
If the proposals are enacted in their current form, expats living and working in countries where tax is not paid on their earnings will have to start paying up to 45% of the sum to the South African Revenue Service
08/24/2017
IRS Hunts Bitcoin User Identities With Software In Tax Enforcement Push
It takes time for people to adapt, and that is one reason compliance may be poor so far.
08/23/2017
Court determines IRS properly denied discretionary tax treaty benefits
If the competent authority of the State in which the income arises so determines after consultation with the competent authority of the other Contracting State.
08/23/2017
OECD report: Cayman remains ‘largely compliant’
The latest assessment noted.
08/23/2017
Millions of taxpayers sent warning about secret offshore accounts
Financial advisers rush to get across HMRC ‘come to us before we come to you’ message
08/23/2017
Canada professionals hit out at stricter voluntary disclosure
The existing VDP is too lax and allows some individuals and companies to avoid paying what they owe.
08/23/2017
Cayman still has work to do to satisfy OECD
The lack of a comprehensive system of oversight was identified and a recommendation remains from the first round of reviews in this regard.
08/23/2017
'Life-changing consequences:' HMRC warns on risks of hiding wealth offshore in new crackdown
Holding assets offshore is not illegal, as long as all taxable income and gains are declared on a UK tax return.
08/23/2017
HMRC winning majority of tax avoidance cases
One of the three cases lost by HMRC concerned Investec