Tax evasion inquiries by foreign govts soar by 45%
Britain’s tax office has seen a surge in foreign governments making information requests about tax evasion over recent years.
Tax Evasion
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UK to toughen tax evasion laws
The HSBC tax evasion scandal has put pressure on the UK government to introduce new legislation making it easier to prosecute people for hiding money in offshore bank accounts.
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HMRC attacked over pathetic response to HSBC
The head of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has come under fire for not taking action against UK citizens to prevent the HSBC tax evasion scandal.
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UBS investigated over US tax evasion
UBS has today confirmed it is involved in a fresh investigation by American authorities after it allegedly sold products to help US citizens evade tax.
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switzerland intl agreement tax evasion
The Swiss Government has launched a three-month consultation period on draft legislation that will pave the way for Switzerland to implement tax information sharing agreements with other countries.
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Calls to tax evasion hotline up 24
The number of calls to HMRC’s tax evasion hotline has increased by almost a quarter over the past year, however, very few calls are exposing large scale tax evasion.
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HMRC recovers record 365bn in unpaid tax
HM Revenue & Customs has recovered a record amount of tax from big ticket avoidance, evasion, and fraud, up nearly a quarter on last year.
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Your cut out and keep guide to the
A cut-out-and-keep guide to the Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility, outlining 10 of its most important aspects.
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10 things you need to know about tax avoidance
HMRC outlines 10 issues to consider before making the big leap into the controversial world of tax avoidance.
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Countries unite in global tax evasion crackdown
More than 50 nations signed a new international standard for the automatic exchange of information today with the aim of reducing the global facilitation of tax evasion.
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Divorcees top list of tax evasion tip offs
The number of informants being paid by HMRC to provide information about tax evasion has reached a record high, with former spouses coming top of the list for tip-offs, according to City law firm, RPC.
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HMRC evasion clampdown sees jump in criminal
The number of criminal prosecutions for tax evasion has grown by a third in the space of a year as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) clamps down on the UK’s £35bn tax gap, according to Thomson Reuters.