09/11/2015
US tax rules catch out UK investors, warns wealth manager
Vestra US was established to specifically address these problems
Tax
09/10/2015
US tax rules catch out UK investors, warns wealth manager
A range of commonly held tax-incentivised savings wrappers are not recognised by the US, which has led to many clients coming to Vestra US with tax inefficient portfolios.
09/02/2015
Death and Taxes: What Better Legacy Than Tax-Free Wealth?
Life insurance is a tax efficient estate planning strategy.
09/02/2015
St Kitts-Nevis signs US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act agreement
Today’s signing marks a significant development in our nations’ collaborative efforts to combat offshore tax evasion- an objective that mutually benefits our two countries.
09/01/2015
Baker Tilly Named to INSIDE Public Accounting Top 100 Firms
The firm rose four spots to No. 13 from its 2014 ranking. Baker Tilly has been ranked as one of the top 25 firms for nearly two decades.
08/31/2015
New tax law has more folks renouncing U.S. citizenship
Confirming their motives isn't easy.
08/29/2015
U.S. closes in on offshore tax evasion
The Internal Revenue Service loses billions of dollars annually because of offshore tax evasion.
08/27/2015
Tom Clancy's Widow Wins Opening Round of Estate Battle Without Remorse
Court rules wife's portion of late author's $86 million estate tax-free.
08/27/2015
Baker Tilly announces Merger
Combination of accounting and advisory firms will augment Baker Tilly’s service capabilities in the Northeast
08/27/2015
Leading accounting and advisory firm expands London presence
London Based High-Net-Worth Individual Focused Firm to Join Forces
08/26/2015
Which will come first: A decision in the FATCA legal challenge or the first exchange of info?
The Federal Court of Canada has committed to issuing its decision in the case before Sept. 15
08/23/2015
Use of Estonia in U.S. International Tax Planning
This makes Estonia the number one start-up technology country in Europe and one of the top in the world.
08/20/2015
The critical importance of the Cayman Islands to the U.S. economy
All of this speaks to the critical importance of the Cayman Islands
08/20/2015
FATCA legislation to impact SA financial services sector
FATCA is poorly understood and adopted by companies in South Africa, mostly because it is perceived that the expertise level required for compliance is low and compliance measures are expensive.
08/19/2015
IRS Issues Final Regs on Sale of CRT Interests
An end to a tax shelter scheme?
08/14/2015
Taxing the Rich Was a Pillar of Our Modern Society
In fact, for just about our entire modern history, our society required the wealthy to contribute their fair share of taxes.
08/11/2015
The Best Tax Move To Shelter Property
There are a few wrinkles, of course, but when coupled with smart tax and estate planning moves, it can be a remarkably effective way to transfer wealth.
08/06/2015
Debt-Ridden Puerto Rico Plans to Become Tax Haven to Attract US Wealth
On Monday, Puerto Rico defaulted on its debt for the first time in history, repaying only $628,000 of a $58 million portion of the total $73 billion it owes. The White House said on Tuesday that it had no plans to bailout the small island nation, which is
07/31/2015
Think FATCA Requirements Only Apply to Foreign Entities? Think Again
Beginning with the 2012 tax year, this reporting is satisfied by filing Form 8938 with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
07/27/2015
US govt faces FATCA lawsuit
A litigation suit has been filed against the US federal government arguing the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is “unconstitutional” and violates privacy rights.