12/31/2015
There's a secret, separate US tax system that rich people use to save billions
The fronts for the super-rich donate lavishly to both the Republicans and the Democrats, and the loopholes are exploited by everyone from the Kochs to Soros.
Tax
12/31/2015
Really rich people are suddenly paying quite a bit more in taxes
The effect has been to create a kind of private tax system, catering to only several thousand Americans.
12/31/2015
New school world, old school tax system
Yet, the U.S. corporate tax rate at 35 percent remains the highest in the developed world, and this country is one of only a handful of nations to tax its businesses on their foreign income.
12/31/2015
Global dragnet puts pressure on tax evaders as year-end deadlines loom
“The vise continues to squeeze on people around the world with unreported offshore investments,” Mr. Novoselac said in an interview. “And this certainly includes Canadians.”
12/30/2015
Ex-pat Kiwis get some tax certainty after Court of Appeal decision
Inland Revenue ruled that the man remained a New Zealand tax resident and therefore had to pay taxes here on his world-wide income.
12/30/2015
The simple reason the rich will always be one-step ahead of the IRS
Among tax lawyers and accountants, “the best and brightest get a high from figuring out how to do tricky little deals,” said Karen L. Hawkins, who until recently headed the I.R.S. office that oversees tax practitioners.
12/30/2015
Apple to pay 318 million euros in Italy tax fraud probe
The company was accused of transferring that €880 million ($962 million USD) of profit to its Irish subsidiary to benefit from the country's lower tax rate. Apple Italia did not immediately comment.
12/29/2015
Measures to Control the Abuse of Offshore Tax Havens
Cash Booked Offshore for Tax Purposes by U.S. Multinationals Doubled between 2008 and 2014
12/23/2015
Leaner, meaner and a darn sight keener – the taxman ups the fight against evasion in 2016 by Mike Down
HMRC has recently been criticised for being too soft on criminal tax investigations. But hold on to your hats because a leaner, meaner taxman is getting ready to take on the serious evaders in 2016…
12/23/2015
States of Jersey Common Reporting Standard - Deloitte
Draft Guidance Notes Released
12/22/2015
Bar Refaeli arrested in Israel for tax evasion
Bar Refaeli’s lawyers and Tax Authority representatives appeared at the Tel Aviv Magistrates Court today for a hearing on her release under restricting conditions.
12/22/2015
India to Sign Agreements With Singapore, UAE and Hong Kong to Get Information on Illegal Bank Accounts
The CBDT spokesperson further revealed that AEOI will help create an environment of transparency between 75 countries that have signed the MCAA
12/22/2015
Australia ramps up focus on offshore tax evasion
It has also compiled a list of 100 advisers and promoters operating globally that have a direct link with people who may have evaded taxes.
12/22/2015
Common Reporting Standard Enters Into Effect For Investment Funds In The Cayman Islands on 1 January 2016
The Common Reporting Standard (CRS) will impact Cayman Islands domiciled investment funds with effect from 1 January 2016. The CRS framework represents a globally coordinated approach to the disclosure of income earned by individuals and organizations in
12/21/2015
Cayman National subsidiaries in US tax evasion probe
The Cayman Reporter reached out to Cayman National Bank President Osmond Williams, who passed all queries to Cayman National CEO and President Stuart J Dack.
12/18/2015
Cantillon: Two sides to crack down on corporate tax
Ireland hoping to win business from tax havens but at risk of losing some tax too
12/18/2015
A New Tax System For Managed Investment Trusts
The new regime will apply from 1 July 2016, although in certain circumstances a trustee of a managed investment trust can choose to apply the rules prior to this date.
12/18/2015
Hervé Falciani: ‘HSBC Switzerland was a Tax Haven in Itself’
HSBC has acknowledged that its Swiss arm was guilty of advising customers on evading tax.
12/17/2015
Swiss banks fined for helping U.S. citizens evade taxes
Crédit Agricole, Dreyfus Sons, Baumann avoid criminal charges after hiding assets from IRS
12/17/2015
ATO to unveil large business hit list, clamps down on Singapore hubs
The recent Senate inquiry into corporate tax avoidance revealed that a number of companies (such as Google, Apple, Microsoft, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto) were under ATO audit for using hubs.