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New Tax Head Says She Knows Why Italians Don't Pay Taxes: They're Catholic

Kelly Phillips ErbAugust 22, 2014

Dolce & Gabbana. Miuccia Prada. Roberto Cavalli. Valentino. Silvio Berlusconi. That’s not merely a list of some of Italy’s most famous, most wealthy newsmakers. The

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Prada Following Italy’s Latest Fashion Trend: Tax Transfers, Allegations Of Evasion

Kelly Phillips ErbJanuary 11, 2014July 23, 2020

Apparently, the tax devil does not wear Prada. Italian tax authorities are investigating fashion house Prada on allegations of tax evasion. Will this be Dolce & Gabbana all over again?

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Maradona, Football’s Former ‘Golden Boy,’ Served In Italy For $53M Tax Debt

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 18, 2013July 17, 2020

Diego Maradona, football’s “Golden Boy” has been served with papers in Italy allowing tax officials to freeze his assets in an effort to pay off tens of millions of dollars in outstanding tax liabilities.

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Italy’s High Court Agrees That Berlusconi Should Go To Prison – But He Likely Won’t

Kelly Phillips ErbAugust 1, 2013July 16, 2020

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who still enjoys a great deal of popularity among Italians, found out today that his prison sentence on tax fraud charges was upheld by the country’s highest court. His ban on public office remains in question. And Berlusconi awaits the outcomes of at least two other trials. So what’s next?

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Dolce & Gabbana Say Tax Woes May Force Them To Close

Kelly Phillips ErbJuly 25, 2013July 13, 2020

A month after Dolce & Gabbana was found guilty on tax charges, the pair is fighting back. After closing their stores for three days in protest, the designers are making noise about shutting down for good.

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Berlusconi May Face Bribery Charges As Tax Conviction Upheld, Sex Scandal Case Wraps Up

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 10, 2013July 11, 2020

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s efforts to claw out of a series of legal quagmires suffered a serious setback this week when a Milan

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Dolce & Gabbana Fined Millions For Tax Evasion

Kelly Phillips ErbApril 3, 2013July 8, 2020

I’m a man, I’m not just a fashion designer. – Stefano Gabbana Now, Gabbana can add “tax evader” to his resume. Both Stefano Gabbana and

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Berlusconi Sentenced For Tax Fraud, Remains On Trial

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 26, 2012June 28, 2020

Che scandalo! It feels like something out of a Hollywood movie: a once-powerful world leader in court on a series of charges including tax fraud,

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Football Legend’s Earrings Taken To Pay Taxes

Kelly Phillips ErbSeptember 20, 2009May 17, 2020

Diego Maradona, formerly referred to by legions of football fans as “the Golden One”, lost more than weight when he checked into a weight loss

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Italian Earthquake

Kelly Phillips ErbApril 6, 2009

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

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