Managers of Wealth Americas

Madoff Trustee, Arbitration Ruling, Taxes: Compliance

Two other appeals courts have ruled that a trustee liquidating a fraudulent business can’t accuse other parties of fraud.

Swiss lower house refuses to vote on US bank deal

Swiss lawmakers refused to bow today to pressure to vote on a deal with the United States exposing US tax dodgers

Hopes of G8 tax avoidance breakthrough fading fast

An international deal to crack down on secretive tax havens is in jeopardy

Bitcoin among virtual currencies targeted in US crackdown on tax evasion

US authorities are examining the use of virtual currencies such as Bitcoin amid fears that Americans are using them to evade taxes.

Switzerland allows banks to settle US tax evasion cases

The Swiss government agreed on Wednesday to create a legal basis that will allow its banks to settle investigations by US authorities into their role in helping wealthy Americans evade billions of dollars in tax.

US and Japan agree Facta co-operation

Intergovernmental Cooperation to Facilitate the Implementation of FATCA and Improve International Tax Compliance"

Swiss Banks May Leave Others Holding the Bag in Tax-Evasion Case

Swiss financial managers and lawyers are girding for a legal battle with the United States if their names are released as part of a deal with U.S. tax evasion investigators

Swiss lawyers blast secretive US bank deal

A secretive deal between Bern and Washington over Swiss banks' alleged complicity in tax evasion by Americans is "deeply worrying," according to the new head of the Swiss Bar Association.

Swiss have no choice but to bow to U.S. ultimatum - Ackermann

The Swiss parliament is divided over a government bill unveiled last week, which would let Swiss banks hand over internal information to the U.S. authorities in the hope of avoiding threatened criminal charges - though the banks still face fines likely to

Swiss banks strike deal with US over tax evasion

The agreement would give dozens of banks permission to reach settlements

Nine more countries sign deal to clampdown on tax avoidance

Big corporates have been accused of using techniques known as “base erosion” and “profit shifting” to move profits generated in one country to low tax jurisdictions.

US requests bank data from Julius Baer

Switzerland is also negotiating a separate deal with the US that aims to put an end to intrusive demands for information and a growing list of criminal proceedings against Swiss banks and their employees.

Credit Suisse warns of US tax spat escalation if talks fail

Credit Suisse's chairman warned that a long-running tax dispute with the United States over hidden Swiss bank accounts could easily escalate and spill over to rivals if not settled.

Minister says end to US tax dispute in sight

Swiss Finance Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf says a resolution may be not far off to end a long-running dispute with the United States over Swiss banks accused of helping wealthy Americans evade billions of dollars of taxes.

Tax Administration 2013: Comparative Information on OECD and Other Advanced and Emerging Economies

The series identifies some of the fundamental elements of modern revenue bodies.

Russia to Join FATCA Tax Watchdog

We agreed that this matter will be considered at expert level

Hundreds Rip Up US Passports To Escape FATCA

This growing trend is the biggest number since the IRS began publishing the figures

OECD sees action on corporate tax avoidance

International leaders are moving closer to taking action on corporate tax avoidance

International tax charter published

Taxpayer rights and responsibilities aims to work as a blue print for a better tax system that can be adapted

Rand Paul Introduces Bill to Repeal Parts of FATCA

He is concerned the treaties give foreign governments too much tax information