Tax Evasion
Soccer star Messi to face Spanish court on tax charges
International soccer star Lionel Messi will have to face trial for alleged tax fraud in Spain after a court in Barcelona turned down an appeal by his lawyers, the El Pais newspaper reported.
Tax & Regulation | 7 Oct 15
Global film scheme gang on trial for £100m tax fraud
A financial adviser and a group of film producers who set up an international scheme are facing a trial for fraud.
Tax & Regulation | 17 Aug 15
UK Gov’t lowers wealth sights for tax investigations
The UK government is targeting more individuals in the £10m to £20m wealth bracket for tax non-compliance investigation, according to accountancy firm Crowe Clark Whitehill.
United Kingdom | 21 Jul 15
Experts question focus of HMRC offshore tax evasion powers
Experts have criticised HM Revenue & Customs for using scare tactics and having an incorrect focus after the government body announced new “strict liability” powers to tackle offshore tax avoidance last week.
Tax & Regulation | 20 Jul 15
New UK offshore tax laws must prove criminal intent – CIOT
The UK government’s plans for a new law to make offshore tax evasion a criminal offence must include a requirement that prosecutors prove criminal intent, according to the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).