August 9, 2009 - UBS tax talks stall over data transfer details-paper
Swiss talks to settle a tax evasion row against UBS have stalled as the two states have yet to agree legal details on how to allow the transfer of some bank cli
August 7, 2009 - Contemplating a Voluntary Disclosure? by Teig Lawrence, J.D., LL.M.
If you are thinking of pursuing a Voluntary Disclosure, this article will help you understand the issues from the perspective of a practicing Tax Attorney.
August 7, 2009 -Swiss Justice: Will Continue To Work On Resolving UBS Vs IRS
"We will continue to strive for a solution which is in the interests of both countries," Switzerland's justice department said in a statement...
August 7, 2009 - UBS Trial Delayed for Third Time; U.S., Swiss Still Pursuing Deal
The trial in the U.S. government's landmark challenge to Swiss bank secrecy was postponed Friday for a third time...
August 7, 2009 - GETTING PERSONAL: UBS Savers Face Lots Of Questions
If a definitive settlement is announced Friday and the Swiss hand over names of more account holders, it would mean serious trouble for those who haven't yet co
August 7, 2009 - UBS Tax Settlement Delayed on U.S., Switzerland Talks (Update3)
The U.S. and Switzerland need at least five more days to negotiate settlement of a Justice Department lawsuit against UBS AG...
August 6, 2009 - Germany, Wielding Bigger Weapon, Starts Tax Talks With Swiss
The Swiss government may order UBS AG to disclose information on 5,000 to 10,000 accounts to U.S. authorities to settle a dispute...
August 5, 2009 - Details of IRS Deal With UBS Expected Friday
A U.S. district court judge in Florida will hear details of the proposed deal this week, in a civil case which has the potential to undo Swiss traditions of ban
August 5, 2009 - UBS tax deal details unlikely on Friday: sources
The United States and Switzerland are expected to reach a final settlement on Friday to end a tax row against giant UBS (UBS.N)(UBSN.VX), but details of the dea
August 4, 2009 - GETTING PERSONAL: Sand Trap Lurks In IRS Offshore Form
A form the Internal Revenue Service devised to make it simpler to confess to having a secret offshore account could help dig a deeper legal hole for some...
August 4, 2009 - Official: Proposal in Swiss Banking Dispute Doesn't Threaten Secrecy
The proposed resolution to a U.S. government demand for information about thousands of Americans suspected of using Swiss accounts to evade taxes would leave Sw
August 3, 2009 - UBS shares rise as likelihood of US fine recedes
Shares in UBS rose 4 percent on Monday after reports said that bank would not have to pay a fine...
August 3, 2009 - US, Switzerland settle UBS tax row out of court
The two governments are reported to have reached an out-of-court settlement in the litigation related to disclosure of client information by UBS...
August 2, 2009 - UBS not to pay fine in U.S. tax settlement: reports
"The Swiss legal system is maintained, because the U.S. have promised to act on the basis of the current agreements and to ask for legal assistance again,"
August 2, 2009 - UBS not to pay fine in U.S. tax dispute
Switzerland's UBS will not have to pay a fine as part of the settlement of a tax evasion dispute with the United States...