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Germany Taking Big Money Tax Evasion Seriously

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 23, 2008

Germany is getting tough on tax evaders hot on the heels of Zumwinkel’s arrest. Much of the money is headed Liechtenstein, a haven for tax evaders because of its strict confidentiality laws.

Liechtenstein doesn’t want to cooperate – they cite high German taxes as a reason for the mass exodus of cash. Germany has other ideas, including sanctions, if Liechtenstein refuses to assist in the tax evasion inquiries. But for now, Germany is sending in the big guns: secret agents to find out who is sending money to Liechtenstein without paying taxes.

What does your average German think of all of this? Watch here:

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One thought on “Germany Taking Big Money Tax Evasion Seriously”

  1. C W ROUGH says:
    November 16, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    HIGH TAXS JUST WAIT FOR OUR NEW EXPANED RATE.
    THEY TALK ABOUT THE FRENCH, GERMAN, ENGLAND, CANADA HAVING SUCH GREAT HEALTCARE FOR THE PEOPLE. CAN YOU GET THE REAL TAX RATES. I HAVE HEARD THAT FRANCE HAS A 75% INCOME TAX.

    CECIL

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