How to open a Swiss bank account


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To most people a Swiss Bank account is something for the super rich, crooks, dishonest government officials or just a good way to hide assets. They’re the stuff of thrillers like The Bourne Identity or James Bond. (more…)

Fears That Taxes Will Rise: Protect Yourself


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Scary stuff from a recent CNN report about the inevitability that taxes will rise: Janice Revell from the Money Magazine is sure that taxes have been cut too much, too quickly and historical analysis makes it look like this is a situation that can’t last. She thinks proof is there even as recently as 1980 when tax rates for the top tax brackets were double what they are today. (more…)

Late Tax Filers To Get Late Refunds


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As taxpayers scramble to get their tax returns together and forms filled out, it’s inevitable that some just won’t have time to file their taxes on time. It may be because they haven’t had time to get to the accountant or purchase tax software, or they may not have the funds to pay what they owe, but either way, if you for those that file late, late rebates are to be expected. (more…)