Tag: OVDP

  • Blame it on FATCA

    If the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) were not in effect, bogus disclosures like the Panama Papers would never happen. FATCA is the net that catches the fish when the offshore shelter is attacked, the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) is the hook. If you miss the net and hook, then you’ll be clubbed…

  • Offshore Compliance Programs Generate $8 Billion

    IRS Urges People to Take Advantage of Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Programs WASHINGTON—With more than 54,000 taxpayers coming in to participate in offshore disclosure programs since 2009, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded U.S. taxpayers with undisclosed offshore accounts that they should strongly consider existing paths established to come into full compliance with their federal tax…

  • IRS probes Belize offshore accounts

    MIAMI, Florida, USA, Sept. 22, 2015 – “Uncle Sam” has ramped up collection efforts on US taxpayers, including US citizens, Belizeans with dual nationality and green card holders who are believed to be hiding their wealth in offshore jurisdictions in Belize, which has not only been dubbed as a “tax haven” – but has also…

  • FATCA – Dual Nationals, Expatriation or Voluntary Disclosure

    Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) and FACTA Many dual nationals, meaning those U.S. taxpayers who retain citizenship in another country as well as having U.S. permanent residence (Green Card) status or U.S. citizenship, may be considering surrendering their U.S. status and expatriating as opposed going through the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure process. The reason often offered…