05/22/2015
Britain's home-grown tax haven
The tax authority, which declined comment for this story, says there are around 114,000 non doms in Britain.
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05/21/2015
Polish Banks Losing Favor as Vote Risks Hungary-Style Taxes
Polish lenders, facing losses on foreign currency mortgages and the threat of higher taxes, are losing favor with investors.
05/21/2015
Tougher rules on money laundering to fight tax evasion and terrorist financing
The new anti-money laundering directive aims to step up the fight against tax crimes and terrorist financing. New rules to make it easier to trace transfers of funds were also approved.
05/21/2015
Jersey's Place in the Modern Tax World
Uncharted Waters
05/20/2015
So you thought you could stop worrying about a mansion tax? by Gary Heynes
While fears over the mansion tax may have subsided, could the new government raise other property taxes to grab a share of rising house prices?
05/19/2015
Confidentiality concerns grow pre-global tax evasion push
Governments and tax partners need to work to ensure confidentiality is protected when new international tax transparency rules come into force in 2017, according to OECD director, Pascal Saint-Amans.
05/19/2015
Actor sues French daily over Swiss bank claim
He has filed a defamation suit against French daily Le Monde over Swissleaks reports the US actor says incorrectly stated he owned a secret Swiss account, his lawyer said Monday.
05/18/2015
Tax evasion fight ‘risks making life hard for all taxpayers’
The latest changes to VAT and profit tax legislation, implications of recent measures taken to fight fiscal evasion
05/18/2015
Baker Tilly scoops top award for services to small businesses
Scotland wide accountancy firm Baker Tilly has won a top national award for services to small businesses.
05/17/2015
Offshore tax dodge case returns to haunt business secretary Javid
He was elected as Conservative MP for Bromsgrove in 2010
05/15/2015
HMRC automatic penalty “nothing short of oppressive
Automatic penalties for the late submission of self assessment tax returns hit people with £100 fines
05/14/2015
Lionel Messi Tax Evasion Trial: Favoritism Or Targeting?
Some observers think Lionel Messi is getting easy treatment from Spanish officials.
05/14/2015
EC recommends that Czechs simplify tax system, fight tax evasion
European Council also says the Czech Republic should start cutting its deficit
05/13/2015
What should a new tax disclosure facility look like? by Mike Down, Baker Tilly
The Government has promised to introduce a new disclosure facility which will run from 2016, so what should it look like? Our finest tax brains have been on the case…
05/13/2015
HMRC investigates IP assets in Clifton pensions
A spokesman for the Somerset-based wealth management firm said it had been in correspondence with HMRC about 13 cases
05/13/2015
Guernsey: New International Tax Rules – Where Now For Hedge Funds?
Current international tax rules are based on principles that have not kept up with globalisation and the rise of the digital economy.
05/13/2015
Georgia establishes tax free relations with Cyprus, Liechtenstein and Iceland
Double taxation is the levying of tax by two or more jurisdictions on the same declared income
05/12/2015
Tax: warm welcome for whistleblowers and investigative journalists
The “Luxleaks” journalists invited to Parliament to share their views and experiences and were warmly welcomed by MEPs, who complimented them on "their courageous work".
05/12/2015
Further senior endorsements for Jersey’s contribution to Europe’s economy
Comments made during meetings between the Chief Ministers of Jersey and Guernsey and senior EU representatives recently provide further endorsement of Jersey’s positive contribution to the European economy and build on previous recognition from seni
05/12/2015
The new UK Government: what is the future for non-doms? by: Russell Cohen and Nicola Pomfret
It is also very likely that the new government will at some point increase the charge which non-doms who have lived in the UK for at least 7 years must pay to enjoy the remittance basis.