On May 11, 2018, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network implemented a rule with the intention of fighting against illegal financial activities committed by many businesses. Some of these crimes include fraud, tax evasion and money laundering. This new rule is known as the beneficial ownership rule, and...
Several members of the billionaire Sackler family have recently come under fire in the United States. The family has already been under fire due to its ownership of Purdue Pharma, the company that created and marketed the infamous opioid drug, Oxycontin. Now they find themselves the target...
The Automatic Exchange Of Information is an agreement among governments around the world to share non-resident financial account information to reduce the possibility and ability of nefarious people to engage in tax evasion. The Automatic Exchange Of Information requires banking officials to send a foreign account...
With the assistance of the Internet, many companies can easily generate relationships with potential customers across the globe. What that means is that sales could be generated from their home country or from anywhere in the world. These companies, referred to as transnational corporations or TNCs must,...
FATCA or the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act is a tax law requiring United States citizens both abroad and within the country to file yearly reports regarding any foreign account holdings. The intention of this act is the promotion of transparency in the international financial services sector...
In a recent announcement made by the ConDem government, they've indicated that they will make further developments in its current plans to make the UK a tax haven nation. Many multimillionaires from foreign countries prepare to react accordingly. There has been a shift in offshore investments...
About 40% of all small businesses pay close to $845 in tax penalties and fees for making mistakes on their taxes.
Many of these mistakes are avoidable, but small business owners choose to do taxes themselves. If you’re in this boat, it’s time to hire an accountant. They’re experts in...
As a business owner, do you know how to make your assets work for you?
While running a business you will inevitably have expenses by buying products and assets to keep your business operational. As an owner, you may be able to claim those expenses on your taxes. Capital allowances...
