It’s not just politicians in the US who are feeling anger from taxpayers over perceived “perks” in the midst of an economic recession: UK pols
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Landmark Transfer Pricing Case: Is It A Different World?
It’s rare that decisions regarding transfer pricing make big news. But this one is different. An IRS victory in the Ninth Circuit against chip company
Read MoreOh Yeah?! Well, Your Cheese Stinks!
Germany, like the US, has been highly critical of countries considered to be tax havens. Mostly, those are countries outside of Europe with financial and
Read MoreObama Corporate Tax Proposals Not Met With Enthusiasm (No One Is Surprised)
Republicans in the Senate have made it clear that they are not fans of President Obama’s proposals to close international tax “loopholes.” Specifically, Senate Minority
Read MoreObama Set To Shake Up Corporate Tax “Loopholes” Today
The Obama administration is planning to announce steps towards his promised “massive overhaul” of international financial regulations this morning. Administration officials do not expect the
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And The Best Place To Live In The World Is…
Nobody wants to pay more tax. But a recent study by Mercer seems to suggest that a higher tax rate does not serve as a
Read MoreUK Tax To Rise Higher & Faster Than Planned
The global recession (are we allowed to say that now?) is pinching the purses of more governments than just the US. In the UK, the
Read MoreA Handful Of Tax Havens Turn A Corner
Who said those tax havens don’t care what the rest of the world thinks about them? Apparently, some do. Four countries were removed from the
Read MoreItalian Earthquake
When I was in law school, I spent a summer studying in Italy. Though I’ve been fortunate to travel to many places, Rome and its
Read MoreIRS Drops Some Tax Penalties To Woo Evaders
Last month, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a new settlement program targeted at taxpayers with offshore accounts. As previously reported, IRS has become more
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