Not filing of taxes is a culpable felony in some jurisdiction. But the government such as that in the United States, late filing of federal taxes is not a punishable offense in order not to totally discourage the taxpayer from filing his taxes. However, late filing of the taxes is subjected to additional penalties or … Read more
On April 2, 2009 the U.S. Treasury rolled out a Voluntary Disclosure program (expiring on September 22, 2009). The goal of this program is to bring into the fold undisclosed foreign bank accounts and with them, a lot of tax revenue. The voluntary disclosure program is confiscatory and will be a tough pill to swallow … Read more
The legal arrangement referred as a trust is entitled for developing various strategies for accomplishing & formulating estate planning, asset protection and privacy benefits for the settlers and beneficiaries (those who are entitled to receive trust’s income or principle either currently or at some time in future). It has been around for several hundred years. … Read more
Monarch Bhatt- The glimpse of service tax proposals forms the subject- matter of this article. Nothing is certain but death and Tax- Benjamin Franklin 1. Economy may be good or bad, there may be any progress or not, there may be development or not, but imposition and leviability of taxes is certain for the growth … Read more
Why Incorporate an Offshore Tax Haven Company? An Offshore, International Company is commonly set up in a tax haven like the British Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Caymans Islands etc, where there are no corporate or personal income taxes, capital gains taxes, reporting requirements, or restrictions on company employment policies. As the “world” becomes global, fewer businesses … Read more