US: IRS Offers Final Amnesty Program for Taxpayers Hiding Money Offshore

The IRS has announced a special voluntary disclosure initiative to return offshore money back into the U.S. tax system and help taxpayers with offshore accounts get compliant. The new initiative is called the 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative (OVDI) and is similar to the 2009 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP), the last such amnesty program for taxpayers with international accounts.

US: IRS Offers Final Amnesty Program for Taxpayers Hiding Money Offshore

US: IRS Offers Final Amnesty Program for Taxpayers Hiding Money Offshore

U.S. taxpayers are generally required to report their worldwide income on their tax returns, even if that income is not taxable. This is different from the rules in many other countries.

25 October 2024

EUROPE: €400 ‘green tax’ for Europe’s frequent flyers

Several European airlines are already considering charging passengers an ‘environmental cost surcharge’ as they face up to climate change goals, but frequent flyers could feel the sharpest sting

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20 April 2024

UK: AML warning as hundreds of agents hit with HMRC fines

An anti-money laundering (AML) expert has queried why there is a reluctance among estate agents to accept and follow AML responsibilities. It comes as HMRC figures showed more than 200 estate agency

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4 July 2025

CAREY OLSEN: Carey Olsen advises Rosebank Industries on acquisition of Electrical Components International

Press Release from Carey Olsen, Friday 4 July, 2025. Carey Olsen’s corporate team in Jersey has represented Rosebank Industries plc (“Rosebank”) in connection with its announced acquisition

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12 February 2025

BVI FINANCE: BVI Defends Its Record And Commitment To Global Financial Services Regulation

Press Release from BVI Finance, Wednesday 12 February, 2025.  STATEMENT BY PREMIER AND MINISTER OF FINANCE HONOURABLE DR. NATALIO D. WHEATLEY FEBRUARY 5TH, 2025 The BVI Government strongly refutes

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