More Swiss Banks Enter into Non-Prosecution Agreement with DOJ, Added to 50% FBAR Penalty List
More Swiss Banks Enter into Non-Prosecution Agreement with DOJ, Added to 50% FBAR Penalty List
Igor Drabkin Publishes an Article on International Tax Penalties
Igor Drabkin’s article “International Reporting Penalties — What to Expect and How to Fight Them” was published in the January 2015 edition of the CCH Journal of Tax Practice and Procedure.
IRS Updates List of Banks Whose Account Holders Are Subject to 50% Penalty
On January 30, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service updated its list of Foreign Financial Institutions or Facilitators, whose clients meet criteria for a 50% Penalty in the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP).
Israeli Bank Client Sentenced for Hiding Income From Undisclosed Account
Another victory for the government in their fight against hidden offshore accounts was announced today in Los Angeles.
Major Changes in Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program
IRS Announces Major Changes to Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program
Jury Finds 150% FBAR Penalty Applicable
In the case of USA v. Carl Zwerner, the jury found that willful FBAR penalties of 50% of the account value applied to multiple years, thus, making the aggregate FBAR penalty equal to 150% of the account balance.