FATCA
North America | 20 Jun 14
irs targets swiss banks with penalty
IRS commissioner John Koskinen has announced a revised version of the amnesty programme aimed at encouraging US citizens to declare offshore bank accounts, which includes tough penalties for wilful non-disclosure.
North America | 12 Jun 14
New Zealand wangles sharing exemptions in
New Zealand has signed a unique intergovernmental-agreement (IGA) with the US allowing it to keep low risk accounts exempt from disclosure after the introduction of FATCA next month.
North America | 9 Jun 14
irs to make us offshore tax amnesty less harsh
The US tax authorities are set to make the amnesty programme aimed at encouraging US citizens to declare any offshore bank accounts less tough.
Liechtenstein signs FATCA agreement with US
Liechtenstein has signed an agreement with the US in order to assist with the implementation of FATCA.
North America | 14 May 14
Gibraltar signs FATCA agreement with US
Gibraltar has signed an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the United States, a step towards FATCA compliance.