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54% Of Offshore Profits Held In 12 Tax Havens, Study Says

A majority of American corporations’ offshore profits are held in 12 tax havens, according to a study published Tuesday.

Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Enforcement Delayed

This period is being called a “transition period” as it will ease the anxiety that the law has caused to the foreign institutions and take the pressure off

Why the Credit Suisse tax fraud deal comes up short

To deter fraud, Feds have to prosecute individuals

Credit Suisse: Remaining ‘hit list’ banks sweat over US verdict

The question remains if any other Swiss bank will suffer the same fate as Wegelin, that was forced to dissolve after being convicted by a criminal court at the beginning of 2013.

Azerbaijan, U.S. to sign double taxation avoidance agreement

Azerbaijan and IRS reached an agreement on FATCA

It is getting harder to hide money from Uncle Sam offshore

Wealthy Americans used to have no shortage of places to hide their assets from tax collectors

Large US Companies Hold $2 Trillion Offshore

Large US companies are holding an exorbitant amount of funds offshore, and these businesses are intentionally taking steps to obscure the extent of their holdings.

Swiss Expect Julius Baer, Basler, ZKB to Strike U.S. Deals Soon

Swiss Finance Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf expects other banks to reach agreements soon to settle U.S. investigations into tax evasion after Credit Suisse Group AG announced a deal late yesterday.

Pfizer, other companies accused of dodging taxes

Top American companies including pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. are saving at least $550 billion in taxes by holding profits in overseas tax havens

Credit Suisse CEO faces more calls to quit in U.S. tax dispute

In my opinion, the CEO as well as the chairman of the board must go in order to save the bank

Chasing the rainbow: On tax, toothpaste and private bankers

Any taxation discussions are marked by delusional debates

$2b deal likely in Credit Suisse tax evasion probe

The talks between Credit Suisse and Benjamin Lawsky, New York’s financial services superintendent, are ongoing

Stern US Tax Evasion Law Targets Russian Banks

A US law designed to rein in offshore tax evasion by US citizens

Hong Kong, US Wrapping Up FATCA Agreement

Hong Kong and the United States have substantially concluded discussions on an inter-governmental agreement to simplify Hong Kong financial institutions' compliance with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.

Israel Inks Model 1 FATCA IGA

The news comes only a day after the indictment of a former senior vice president of an Israeli bank

The US Government Has Finally Begun Going After Banks, But Their Names Will Surprise You

The US wants Credit Suisse to plead guilty to charges of helping Americans avoid taxes through the use of Swiss bank accounts.

It’s virtual, but not tax free

Virtual currency is something that can be difficult to wrap your brain around, but if you are using it, make sure that you understand how the IRS views virtual currency.

Singapore to provide information on US bank deposits

Singapore said Tuesday it has agreed to give the United States information on bank deposits by American individuals and corporations to help it deter tax evasion.

Attorney General Announces Investigation And Repercussions For Banks

Attorney General Eric Holder’s posted a video with on the Justice Department's website on Monday announcing that federal prosecutors are pushing BNP Paribas SA and Credit Suisse AG to plead guilty to criminal charges to resolve investigations i