Tax Evasion
latest news & developmentsOPINION | Samancor and the dark side of foreign investment
The Samancor Chrome case shows how ‘investor-friendly’ policy has allowed corporate plunder to the detriment of long-term development
Never-before-seen IRS files reveal how the wealthiest avoid tax
ProPublica has obtained a vast cache of IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett pay little in income tax compared to their massive…
Swiss company accused of tax dodging in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s tax authority said ABB, one of Switzerland’s most profitable companies, avoided paying millions of dollars to the economically crippled country
Netflix and the smash hit tax dodge
‘The Laundromat’ is a film about corporates and the superrich using tax havens, something the streaming service itself allegedly excels at
Tanzania’s mining dispute ends – but at what cost?
Government’s settlement with Acacia Gold may be a short-term victory that scares off new investors
Capone solution for graft?
Even one-year sentences will effectively disqualify state capturers from the realm of politics
Wiese: This is the first time I’ve been sued by Sars
Businessman Christo Wiese maintains his tax affairs are in order and says this is the first time he has ever been sued by SARS
Tax evasion and dirty money are draining Africa
Tax fraud combined with dirty money from trafficking and terrorism – are seriously weakening the economic health of African states.
Gupta dealings are small change
Commercial tax evasion has cost emerging economies trillions of dollars, but even they are guilty of doing it.
Panama Papers: Was Mossack Fonseca within its legal rights to keep mum?
The ethics of the Panamanian law firm are certainly questionable, but legally it only had to report any activity that raised obvious red flags.
Britain’s Cameron says he mishandled Panama Papers tax scrutiny
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside British Prime Minister David Cameron’s 10 Downing Street home on Saturday to demand his resignation.
PanamaLeaks: Scope narrows for the rich to hide offshore assets
Tax authorities globally are closing in on tax evasion and tax avoidance structures.
Tax dodgers, fake BEE scams hit in govt tender system
Nhlanhla Nene pledges to end billions of rand lost in dodgy tenders with the roll-out of a compulsory supplier database in the next seven months.
Global net closes on tax dodgers
International tax rules will soon change, but companies’ behaviour may change sooner.
Illicit financial flows costing Africa billions
Abusive transfer pricing, bribery and tax evasion are contributing to the loss of more than $60-billion from unlawful money flows in Africa.