North America
North America | 8 Jun 12
irs issues new drafts of w 8ben forms to
The American tax collection agency, the IRS, has updated and issued new drafts of the W-8BEN and W-8BEN-E forms as it gears up for the implementation of FATCA next year.
North America | 29 May 12
pension seminar audience advised not to mess w irs
Pension planning considerations for US-linked clients was how a seminar held today in London was billed. But it might as well have been entitled be sure to consult an expert if your US-linked client wants advice on his UK pension.
North America | 17 May 12
foreign businesses vent ire at irs
Representatives from non-US financial institutions have called on the US to postpone implementation of FATCA, the package of regulations aimed at cracking down on tax evasion by US citizens who make use of non-US bank accounts and other financial instruments.
North America | 10 May 12
most banks will miss fatca deadlines
“Many” US and global banking industry executives believe that the majority of banks required to comply with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) will not be ready to meet its deadlines some of which begin on Jan. 1, 2013, a survey conducted by KPMGs US operation has found.
North America | 3 May 12
ailo calls for improvements to fatca
The Association of International Life Offices has written to the US Treasury seeking improvements to its proposed Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.