We won. That was the claim from all parties after a civil case involving allegations of Russian money laundering ended this month. Joon H. Kim, Acting
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Russia Considers Going Progressive When It Comes To Tax
Quick: which major city holds the title of “billionaire” capital of the world? Not New York. Not Hong Kong. Not London. The answer is Moscow.
Read MoreRussians Consider Boosting Divorce Tax, Citing ‘Moral And Demographic Decline’
As Russia’s economy slows down, its leaders are searching for new ways to raise revenue. Yelena Mizulina, the head of the Committee on Family, Women and Children in the Russian Parliament, thinks she has the answer: increase the tax on divorce.
Read MoreSnowden Finds New Home, Fields Job Offers – But Will He Pay His Taxes?
Former NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has received formal papers from the Russian government to live and work in the country as a “temporary refugee.” Despite having his U.S. passport revoked, he remains a citizen. And being a citizen means paying his taxes.
Read MoreDead Men Tell No Tales: Deceased Russian Lawyer Found Guilty Of Tax Evasion
A Moscow court has ruled Hermitage Capital Management founder William Browder and his tax advisor and lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky, guilty of tax fraud. Magnitsky was found guilty posthumously; he died in prison nearly four years ago. Browder was found guilty in absentia after being forced from the country in 2006.
Read MoreCypriots Avoid Bank Tax As Russia Appears To Pay Price For Bailout
For one week, the eyes of the world were turned to a tiny island nation in the Mediterranean. Cyprus, the third smallest economy in the
Read MoreCyprus Looks To Impose Bank Tax, Boost Corporate Taxes To Rescue Economy
As the European Union (EU) rushed to offer the island nation of Cyprus a whopping €10 billion (nearly $13 billion U.S.) in aid, the Euro
Read MoreDepardieu To Become Russian Citizen To Escape Higher Taxes
Ooh la la! Guess who’s switching from brie to borscht? Gerard Depardieu, the enigmatic French actor, has become a Russian citizen. The announcement that Depardieu
Read MorePutin Offers Russian Passport And A Low, Flat Tax Rate To Depardieu
Gerard Depardieu might be bidding “Au revoir!” to France this year but Russian President Vladimir Putin is hoping that Depardieu will consider saying “привет.” The
Read MoreTax Trivia: Russian Revenues
We have a winner! See the correct answer in the comments. Also see this prior post. Our next tax trivia question for the giveaway is:
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