Tax & Regulation
North America | 28 Feb 12
guernsey looks at fatca partnership with us
Guernsey’s income tax authorities are looking at whether the island should join the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain by joining forces with the US to exchange information on individuals with accounts within its borders, a Guernsey newspaper reported yesterday.
Tax & Regulation | 28 Feb 12
barclays blocked from using highly abusive
Barclays has been blocked by the UK government from using two highly abusive tax avoidance schemes, which it is claimed would have cost the UK Treasury around £500m in lost revenue.
Tax & Regulation | 27 Feb 12
trail allowed and no budge on legacy but fsa
The FSA today aimed to allay confusion surrounding legacy and trail commission post-RDR, but warned it would maintain a close supervisory eye on intermediaries’ behaviour to detect any foul play.
Tax & Regulation | 24 Feb 12
jersey signs double tax agreement with hong kong
Jersey has signed a double tax agreement with Hong Kong, as part of what officials there said is the islands continuing effort to develop business ties with the Far East.
Tax & Regulation | 23 Feb 12
hmrc plans 30 tax evasion taskforces
HM Revenue & Customs said it plans to launch 30 new taskforces to crack down on tax dodgers, over the next two years.