August 14, 2009 - UPDATE 1-UBS client in US charged in latest tax evasion case
A California client of UBS AG (UBSN.VX) (UBS.N) has agreed to plead guilty to a federal criminal charge stemming from a U.S. government investigation into tax e
August 14, 2009 - UBS Deal Spells Trouble for Clients: NYT
The criteria, which the paper reports will be disclosed in some detail next week, will include clients who set up offshore shelters, had accounts topping a cert
August 14, 2009 - U.S. Builds Crime Cases on Clients of UBS
Many of the inquiries, which are being handled by dozens of prosecutors around the country, will result in criminal complaints....
August 14, 2009 - Criminal complaints filed against ex-UBS bosses
Former UBS AG chairmen Marcel Ospel and Peter Kurer could face charges related to the bank's alleged practice of helping U.S. clients evade taxes, after the Swi
August 14, 2009 - US preparing to prosecute 150 UBS account holders
The daily, which cited a person briefed on the matter, said the likely prosecutions were part of a crackdown on tax evasion using offshore accounts.
August 13, 2009 - Tax-Cheat Showdown: Fess Up or Stay Quiet?
A Swiss newspaper recently reported that the Swiss government will turn over 5,000 names...
August 13, 2009 - UBS tax deal forged in sweat-drenched talks: source
"The case will be dismissed by agreement of the parties," said the government source, referring to the fact that the Swiss and U.S. sides would still have to fi
August 13, 2009 - Swiss Government: UBS, IRS Settlement A Success For Both Govts
"I am pleased to say that it has been possible to resolve the matter in the form of a compromise between two sovereigns that is in the interests of both states,
August 13, 2009 - UBS case opens door to secrets of Swiss banking
On Wednesday, the U.S. government reached agreements with Switzerland and its largest bank that will give the Internal Revenue Service information on thousands
August 12, 2009 - Contemplating a Voluntary Disclosure? By Teig Lawrence, J.D., LL.M.
If you are thinking of pursuing a Voluntary Disclosure, time is of the essence. This article will help you understand the issues.
August 12, 2009 - US, Swiss cement deal on secret UBS bank accounts
IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman added only that more details will be released when the Swiss government signs the agreement as early as next week...
August 12, 2009 - UBS Tax Lawsuit Settled by U.S., Swiss Governments (Update4)
The U.S. and Switzerland settled a Justice Department lawsuit against UBS AG seeking the names of Americans...
August 12, 2009 - UBS, U.S. settle tax evasion case
Doug Shulman, commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. tax collection agency, said the pact with Switzerland "protects the United States governmen
August 12, 2009 - UBS reaches deal with US over tax
However, lawyers for both sides failed to disclose the details of the settlement during a hearing in a Miami court on Wednesday, and it is not known when the fu
August 12, 2009 - UBS Tax Lawsuit Settled by U.S., Swiss Governments (Update4)
The U.S. and Switzerland settled a Justice Department lawsuit against UBS AG seeking the names of Americans...