Tax Evasion
Julius Baer admits US tax evasion, pays $547m
Swiss private bank Julius Baer said it has reached a deal with the US Department of Justice to pay $547m to settle tax evasion allegations, and at the same time two former Julius Baer bankers pleaded guilty to helping American clients dodge taxes.
Latin America | 19 Jan 16
Brazil offshore tax amnesty signed into law
Residents of Brazil with undeclared offshore assets can now voluntarily declare and regularise their tax affairs without facing criminal prosecution and only face a one-off charge and penalty.
Tax & Regulation | 12 Jan 16
UK adviser gets five years for tax evasion
A UK tax adviser and accountant has been jailed for five years after being found guilty of evading more than £6m in tax for himself and his clients, who were mostly from the media and entertainment industry.
Tax & Regulation | 21 Dec 15
IFA and accountant jailed in UK for film tax fraud
An accountant and an independent financial adviser have been jailed in the UK following their conviction for attempting to steal millions in a tax fraud linked to the film industry.
Tax & Regulation | 11 Dec 15
IFA and tax promoter guilty of film tax fraud
An IFA and an accountant have been convicted of attempting to steal millions in a tax fraud linked to the film industry.