Foreign Bank Accounts And Gifts To The Federal Government
Today we talk about common problems people run into with Foreign Bank Accounts, Trusts or Foreign Pension Plans. Also how, if you so desire, can make a charitable gift to the U.S. Federal Government. For questions regarding these or other tax issues you may have please contact me at 510-797-8661
America Taking Money From Its New Citizens?
America Taking Money From Its New Citizens? According to various government reports, there are literally trillions of dollars being hidden in offshore accounts by Americans who don’t want to pay their fair share of taxes. Of course, everyone should have to pay his or her fair share to Uncle Sam, but no one should be…
Where Can You Find the World’s Best Tax Havens?
Where Can You Find the World’s Best Tax Havens? What’s your next vacation location: the Caribbean Tahiti, Bermuda, Belize, the Virgin Islands, or perhaps the Cayman Islands? These are all great choices and many of the world’s wealthiest individuals not only get to travel to these exotic locations on a regular basis, but many of…
Enjoy Them While They Last: End of Bush Tax Cuts Could Throw U.S. into Deeper Recession
Enjoy Them While They Last: End of Bush Tax Cuts Could Throw U.S. into Deeper Recession A few Senate Democrats recently made noise over ending the Bush Tax Cuts in January 2011 given the country’s economic prospects. Although many people have predicted that the end of the Bush Tax Cuts is a foregone conclusion, a…
Trusts for Children
Trusts for Children There is a new message that the very wealthy are delivering to their children, a message heard more and more often. And it is a message that could just as well be delivered to the children of parents with somewhat more humble accumulations of assets. To state it bluntly, the message is:…