Italy Joins Global Tax Evasion Crackdown
The Italian government has announced a major drive to clampdown on taxpayers who hide their assets offshore – in a country where evading the taxman
Guernsey Is Star Player For Protecting Image Rights
Sports stars and celebrities can protect their image rights by registering under new intellectual property laws in Guernsey. Guernsey Finance, which promotes the island’s financial
Offshore Targets In Sight For British FATCA
The targets of Britain’s ‘Son of FATCA’ proposed law to find out about cash and investments taxpayers hold overseas is becoming clearer. A list of
Guernsey, What A Difference A Year Can Make
Guernsey was one of the world’s leading offshore financial centres just a year ago, but a series of setbacks have torpedoed the tiny island’s reputation.
HMRC Steps Up Campaign Against Wealthy Brits
The British tax man has stepped up a campaign to encourage wealthy taxpayers to play by the rules. HM Revenue & Customs is about to
Tax And Corruption Crack Down On Way For India
Tax evasion and corruption rumours are rife across India, and the problem is becoming so bad the government is warning everyone to pay their dues
FATCA’s A Business Opportunity, Say Wealth Managers
FATCA and other tax information swapping laws between countries to crackdown on people not declaring their true financial status could lead to a boost in
FATCA Closes Swiss Bank After Admitting Tax Evasion
The first big banking scalp has been claimed as US authorities enforce FATCA, a clampdown on financial institutions which help US taxpayers avoid paying tax.
Autumn Statement 2012: No Relief for Wealthy Taxpayers
Chancellor George Osborne continued his attack on wealthy taxpayers in his Autumn Statement 2012 by laying out his plans to crack down on tax avoidance.
Swiss Bank Secrecy Tax Row Rolls On
Taxpayers with undeclared income and assets in Switzerland have reached the point of no return with HM Revenue & Customs. From January 1, 2013, they
British Minister Slams Romney Bermuda Tax Slur
Slurs bandied about in a row over the finances of US Presidential candidate Mitt Romney branding Bermuda as a tax haven are under attack from
Lawmakers act after tax cases flop in Australia
Lawmakers in Australia have struck out a key defence in tax management cases after a string of spectacular flop prosecutions. Australia has a general anti-avoidance
Managing money to save tax is not immoral, says the law
The row over the morality of investing in a tax management scheme aimed at working within the law to save tax highlights the current ‘anti
Expats in France needn’t fear France’s trust clampdown
A report on the Daily Mail’s ‘This is Money’ website claims the 200,000 British expats in France are in a frenzy as they face a
Swiss whistle blowers give up tax cheats
Hundreds of secret bank accounts have been uncovered in two Swiss banks after whistle blowers handed sensitive information about customers to the UK tax man.
