Tax Law Blog

A recent study takes a fascinating look at what drives high-asset individuals to invest in offshore accounts.

Immigration of wealth never goes out of style. As countries vie to attract high-asset immigrants, two recent proposals stand out: a U.S.-based “Gold Card” initiative and the U.K.’s proposed “Britannia Card.”

For entities that operate largely under the radar, shell companies gaining a lot of attention these days. What are the concerns surrounding these companies?

Some tax return errors are mistakes, some are not. How do you know where you stand with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) if you think there is a mistake on your personal or business returns, or if you know there is an intended error on your tax...

For most mistakes, minor infractions, or errors, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will assess a penalty with interest. If the IRS believes a tax crime was committed, the outcome could be different.

Considering a foreign bank account? It pays to know where your money might be going.

A well-structured offshore trust can protect assets, grow wealth, and avoid unnecessary taxes. If you are considering an offshore tax haven, it is important to understand the issues involved with moving assets offshore.

The U.S. Treasury Department recently announced that a law aimed at increasing corporate transparency and reducing money laundering will not be enforced.

Globally and at home, money laundering is illegal, highly profitable—and a big problem.

To counter tax fraud and tax evasion, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires individuals who have money in a foreign bank account or offshore tax haven to file specific reports. Those reports include the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act...