The world has become a less private place. People going about their perfectly normal and legal lives are subject to identity theft. Unscrupulous attorneys may engage in fishing expeditions where the innocent are challenged to prove innocence, at substantial cost. To the degree that a tax haven jurisdiction provides a perfectly legal privacy screen it is a good choice.What Good is a Tax Haven? By: Geir Holstad About the Author ...more
A recent survey by Deloitte reveals that Hong Kong is one of the few jurisdictions in Asia-Pacific with the least complex and most consistent tax policy.According to the Asia Pacific Tax Complexity Forecast released by accounting firm Deloitte & Touche, Hong Kong is one of the top five priority business locations in the Asia Pacific region. A...more
What is an Annuity? Most people have no idea what the word "Annuity" means. Because you do not know what an annuity is, you may not consider investing in an annuity contract. Reading annuity sales brochures, deciding if you will purchase one, and knowing what type to buy is no easy task. Let's cut through the complexity of annuities to help you...more
The story of American income taxes begins 1812.The 1st attempt to inflict an income tax on Americana occurred as a result of the War of 1812. At the end of two years of war, the federal government owed an unbelievable $100 million of debt (in...more
Football is one of the most watched games that have ever been invented to overwhelm and fire up sports fanatics in the United States along with people all over the world who are electrified with full-packed and real action games. The game is known as...more
Finding the right tax attorney in Maryland can be a daunting task especially because very few people are dedicated to tax law. It becomes even more difficult when you are already frustrated with tax problems. Choose the perfect one and your problems...more
Handling taxes is a specialized job and it is best left to a legal professional experienced in the matter. Whether you are an individual or an organization, you may require the help of a competent tax attorney in certain circumstances involving...more
Third Wave: The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and Employer Tax Hikes. When Americans prepare to file their tax returns in January of 2011 - the AMT won't be held harmless, and many tax relief provisions will have expired. The major items include:...more
Beat the NFL odds on a consistent basis this season by playing the expert football picks of World Champion handicapper Jimmy Boyd!2010 NFL Predictions: Kansas City Chiefs By: Jimmy Boyd About the Author If you want winning NFL...more