Tax Evasion
Best Practice | 3 Jul 18
Higher offshore tax evasion penalties explained
The UK taxman has updated its factsheet on how it calculates new penalties for offshore tax evasion involving income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax.
Art dynasty heir cleared of tax evasion – twice
One of the biggest tax fraud trials in France’s history, involving world-renowned art dealer Guy Wildenstein who was facing a €250m (£221m, $290m) fine, has ended with all parties being acquitted.
Tax & Technical | 1 Jun 18
Offshore tax measures behind UK evasion spike
HM Revenue and Customs identified a 20% jump in serious tax evasion cases in the past 12 months, according to data obtained by law firm Pinsent Masons.
Denmark targets Airbnb tax evaders
Sharing economy pioneer Airbnb will automatically report any income earned by homeowners in Denmark to the Danish tax authority in a bid to help it clamp down on tax evasion.
Rapper plays hit song to avoid maximum tax evasion jail term
A US judge showed leniency in the tax evasion trial of rapper DMX after listening to one of his hit tracks about his difficult childhood.