Swiss Sign Protocol to UBS Agreement: Keeps Disclosure Process Moving
Offshore Account Update, UBS / HSBCPosted in on April 1, 2010
The Swiss are at it again!
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After Voluntary Disclosure Initiative Closes, IRS Moves on to Information Document Requests (IDR's) for Offshore Account Holders
Articles & PublicationsPosted in on March 23, 2010
Swiss Parliament to Help with Disclosure of Undisclosed Offshore Bank Accounts
Articles & PublicationsPosted in on March 1, 2010
On February 24, 2010, the Swiss government announced that it will seek parliamentary approval to effectively overturn a Swiss Court’s efforts to block the release of information identifying U.S. accountholders at UBS AG (“UBS”) to U.S. authorities. In the meantime, pending parliamentary approval, Swiss tax authorities are continuing to process U.S. requests for information on U.S. clients of UBS.
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Swiss Parliament announces it will help with Disclosure of Information concerning Undisclosed Offshore Bank Accounts
Offshore Account Update, UBS / HSBCPosted in on February 24, 2010
Another twist in the ongoing drama between the U.S. and Swiss government over the Swiss id's of U.S. account holders at mega-bank UBS.
Read MoreSwiss Federal Adminsitrative Court Halts Disclosure Of Offshore Account Names
UBS / HSBCPosted in on January 26, 2010
On January 22, 2010, a Swiss Administrative Court ruled, that the failure by US citizens to complete certain tax forms (like W9's) or to declare income does not constitute "tax fraud".
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