Managers of Wealth Offshore

Tax evaders face court action in crime blitz

This is a purely civil procedure, and can be carried out without the tax evader being publicly named.

Credit Suisse Is Said to Be Facing Double-Barreled Inquiries

The subcommittee questioned bank executives

Credit Suisse Faces Threat Of New US Probe For Offshore Tax Evasion

Credit Suisse faces the threat of a new investigation into its role in helping wealthy Americans avoid paying taxes after New York state’s top financial regulator requested documents from the Swiss bank.

Australian Taxation Office cracking down on offshore cash

WATCH out. The Australian Taxation Office is on an offshore treasure hunt, and it’s coming after you. That is, it’s coming after you if you happen to have earned some offshore income, or own foreign assets, which you have failed to report in p

Bahamas Aims To Complete Fatca By Next Week

The Bahamas is aiming to finalise its Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act inter-governmental agreement with the US next week

International efforts to combat tax avoidance got a boost today as OECD broadens dialogue with global partners

Over 330 senior tax officials from more than 110 jurisdictions and international organisations met in Paris on 26-28 March 2014 during the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Global Forum on Transfer Pricing.

MPs tell Barclays' tax haven to get out of Africa

Thirteen MPs have tabled an early day motion condemning the "negative impact" of Barclays' offshore tax avoidance in Africa.

The plea deal of an ex-banker details tax-evasion schemes

As part of a plea agreement, an ex-Credit Suisse banker recently disclosed how U.S. customers avoided offshore account disclosure requirements.

IRS to Make Limited Use of Offshore Bank Data, Koskinen Says

The Internal Revenue Service initially will make limited use of information supplied by other governments about U.S. citizens’ offshore holdings because of budget constraints

U.S. Senate Urges the Department of Justice to Seek Extradition of Swiss Bankers Who Helped U.S. Taxpayers Maintain Undisclosed Bank Accounts

The Department of Justice, confirmed it has charged 35 Swiss bankers and 25 financial advisors with helping U.S. Taxpayers hide their undisclosed overseas accounts, but has not yet sought their extradition to the United States.

Tax Coalition Chief: Bahamas Must Be 'Low Tax'

The Bahamas needs to position itself as a ‘low tax’ jurisdiction to access potential benefits from tax and investment treaties with other countries.

Tax information exchange agreements in Jersey

A tax information exchange agreement is an agreement between two jurisdictions that sets the basis for co-operation between those jurisdictions by way of mutual exchange of information to assist both civil and criminal tax investigations.

American, Canadians Accused of Money Laundering in the Caribbean

Three Caribbean-based men who helped Americans hide assets from U.S. tax authorities were charged in a sting operation with laundering what they were told was dirty money.

Cyprus: Cyprus And Norway Sign Double Tax Avoidance Agreement

The new agreement is based on the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Model Tax Convention and provides for the exchange of information in accordance with the relevant articles thereof. The agreement will take effect once it has been rat

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