While FBAR reporting rules are frequently misunderstood, US persons have several options to correct mistakes, before the government learns of the non-compliance.
June 30th is the annual deadline for filing a Foreign...more
The first non-prosecution agreement signals expanded US tax enforcement opportunities at home and abroad.
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the first non-prosecution agreement (NPA) with BSI, SA, (BSI)...more
4/16/2015
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On Sept. 9, 2014, in U.S v. Robert Bandfield et al., federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York announced the indictment of a U.S. citizen and others, including offshore corporate service providers (CSPs) and...more
Indictment demonstrates the strength of US law enforcement efforts to combat offshore fraud and is the first to charge a FATCA violation.
On September 9, 2014, in US v. Robert Bandfield, et al., federal prosecutors in...more
9/16/2014
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You have implemented FATCA; what comes next? Will your company be the next witness in a US tax investigation? Financial institutions around the world must now prepare to respond to anticipated inquiries and investigations as...more
8/12/2014
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Initial success of DOJ Swiss bank amnesty program creates greater urgency for US taxpayers.
On December 31, 2013, the window to apply for the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) amnesty program closed for certain Swiss...more