The IRS finally got around to releasing the guidelines for the 2012 Offshore Disclosure Program. IRS Says Offshore Effort Tops $5 Billion, Announces New Details on the Voluntary Disclosure Program and Closing of Offshore Loophole WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that its offshore voluntary disclosure programs have exceeded the $5 billion mark … Continue reading 2012 OVDP Guidelines
I’d have to reach to really tie this photo from NASA of glacial ice calving offshore into the IRS’s “offshore” disclosure program. Posts are more interesting with photos included, so let’s avoid the awkward analogy and move on to the program! It looks like the IRS found success with its 2009 and 2011 voluntary disclosure programs and … Continue reading IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program Reopens for 2012
What’s good for the goose is good for the gander. So it goes for offshore accounts. Offshore accounts have had a high place on the IRS’ radar since 2009, with the IRS’ first push for taxpayers to seek amnesty for unreported offshore accounts through voluntary disclosure. Earlier this year, Alec Harrington let you know about … Continue reading 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative Countdown – 36 Days Remaining
August 19, 2011 UPDATE – Time is running out to reap the benefits of this program – look here. Click here for a discussion of the benefits. While private clients may be regaining confidence in UBS, many people still have a bad taste in their mouth following the Internal Revenue Service investigation into domestically … Continue reading 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative