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Don’t Overlook Foreign Assets At Tax Time
You may think you know what a taxpayer with foreign assets looks like. It’s easy to paint a picture of the super-rich jetting off to
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French Tax Authority Will Look At Social Media
If you don’t think what you post on social media matters, think again. France has announced that it will begin searching social media accounts next
Read MoreIRS Reminds Taxpayers To Renew ITINs
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder to taxpayers with an expiring Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to submit their renewal applications. Failing to renew
Read MoreOffshore Voluntary Disclosure Program Is Ending
The clock continues to tick down for taxpayers hoping to take advantage of the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP). The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will close the
Read MoreForeign Earned Income Exclusion Available For Combat-Zone Contract Workers
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that combat-zone contract workers may now qualify for the foreign earned income exclusion. Typically, if you are a U.S. citizen or
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World Cup Countries With The Highest & Lowest Tax Rates
Exactly how big a bite does the tax man take from players? Depending on the country, top tax rates can range from 13% to over 50%. Here’s a glimpse at the top tax rates for each of the countries in the Round of 16.
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Users Protest Ugandan Tax On Social Media
Earlier this year, the Uganda Parliament approved a tax on access to over the top (OTT) services – a tax on the use of social media. Critics argue that the tax is an unreasonable attempt to squelch online criticism of the government. Here’s what they’re doing in response.
Read MoreIRS-CI Joins Effort To Fight Tax & Crypto Crimes
Leaders of tax enforcement authorities – including the IRS – have announced that they have created a united operational alliance, the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement, known as the J5, to fight global tax, cryptocurrency and financial crimes.
Read MoreA Quick Look At North Korea From History To Taxes
Earlier this week, the world turned its eyes on North Korea as President Trump met with the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, in Singapore. Here’s a brief look at the country’s history, economy – and why the government claims its people don’t pay taxes.
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