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 The
administration correctly targets tax abusers, but in its attempt
to close loopholes and shut down tax havens, it fails to make
important distinctions among tax cheats, tax dodgers and entrepreneurs. |
 Some
of the best-known figures in the City of London are planning to
abandon Britain as dissent grows over the Government's decision
to raise the top rate of income tax to 50 per cent. |
 Cayman
has not made the OECD’s White List following a key meeting
yesterday. The introduction of the government’s Unilateral
Tax Exchange Mechanism which was hoped would ensure removal from
the grey list doesn't appear to have found favour with the international
organization’s Technical Committee. |
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We published an article last week that dealt with how a number
of United States-based, household name multinational companies
are using the Cayman Islands to avoid US taxes.
This followed on from President Barack Obama’s reiteration earlier in the week of his well-known comments about the now infamous Ugland House which houses the Islands’ largest law firm in George Town. |
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Companies remain optimistic about future growth of the expat population
despite the economic downturn, according to a recent report.
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This is a good basic report by Robert Carroll of the Tax Foundation.
The US Congress has very little understanding of how international
competition, tax rates, and tax competition affects US business
interests.
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| Culture and Lifestyle |
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The week-long Passport to Africa, held in venues across Washington
DC, introduces visitors to the diverse art and lifestyles of African
cultures. |
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The Biennial World Beard & Moustache Championships - May 23rd,
2009
We are based at the "Windsor Castle" pub in London, England, and are an international club for men with handlebar moustaches. Founded in 1947 and still going strong, the Handlebar Club currently has members from many different countries. |
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The
Curaçao Dive Festival - May 23rd - 30th, 2009 - The
Curaçao Dive Festival presents in-depth workshops at numerous
resorts on the idyllic island, night-time film presentations on
the beach, early-morning guided dives, a thrilling underwater
treasure hunt and even the Curaçao Dive Festival Poker
Championship.
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Bournemouth
Sevens International Rugby, Netball & Music Festival - May
22nd - 24th, 2009 - The Bournemouth Sports Club welcomes nearly
200 teams to compete at the annual Bournemouth Sevens rugby tournament.
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TEXT ADS ARE CHEAP
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TEXT ADS DRIVE SALES
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TEXT ADS CAN BE TESTED
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| Interesting Links |
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