A businessman who claimed to operate a high-end concierge service featuring custom credit cards crafted from solid gold was actually operating an illegal private bank that provided discreet financial services to high-net-worth customers, prosecutors said.

The typically hyper-volatile Bitcoin hasn’t been so choppy of late at all.

Gulf Binance, a joint venture between Binance and Gulf Innova, has received digital asset operator licenses from Thailand’s Ministry of Finance for a digital asset platform, according to a statement from Binance.

Republican and White House negotiators are moving closer to an agreement to raise the debt limit and cap federal spending for two years, according to people familiar with the matter. The details agreed to are tentative and a final accord is still not in hand. Plus, the two sides have yet to agree on the amount of the cap.

European financial firms catering to crypto companies are competing for top compliance staff as they manage a wave of demand following the collapse of US heavyweights Silvergate Capital Corp and Signature Bank.

The cryptocurrency sector could be the subject of new regulation in California, and industry lobbyists are pushing back to ensure their businesses can still operate under new proposed scrutiny.

The United Kingdom HM Revenue and Customs May 25 updated its guidance on advisory fuel rates (AFRs) for employer-provided company cars, to include rates taking effect June 1. The updated ...

The Japanese Ministry of Finance May 25 posted online an updated synthesized text, in English and Japanese, of the 1996 DTA and protocol with Mexico and the Multilateral Convention to ...

The Ivorian Council of Ministers May 24 approved a draft bill to ratify the DTA with the United Arab Emirates, signed Nov. 25, 2021. [Cote D’Ivoire, Government Portal, 05/24/23]

The Greek Office Gazette May 18 published Decision No. A-1069, clarifying the declaration and determination procedure of the temporary solidarity contribution for companies operating in the oil, natural gas, coal, ...

The Brazilian Official Gazette May 24 published Normative Instruction No. 2141, amending individual income tax rules. The normative instruction includes measures: 1) exempting interest on delayed employment payments; 2) exempting ...

The Saudi Department of Zakat and Tax May 17 issued Circular No. 2303001, in English, explaining the taxation of permanent establishments (PEs) under DTAs. The circular includes: 1) the concept ...

This week, our experts covered topics ranging from the Supreme Court’s opinion in Tyler v. Hennepin to Maryland’s digital ad tax. For a look at the latest commentary and analysis, check out our weekly roundup.

The week in state tax news: Iowa, Hawaii, Montana, and Nebraska have all acted on legislation creating “SALT cap workarounds” this month. Also, the Supreme Court offered some views on what should happen to surplus proceeds when a property is seized and sold to settle tax debts.

Oklahoma lawmakers approved bills to eliminate the state’s franchise tax and soften income tax rates for married filers shortly before adjourning for the year Friday.

The son of a woman killed in a natural gas explosion will get another chance to seek a refund of estate taxes paid to New Jersey on the settlement he received.

As part of a series of views on Tyler v. Hennepin County, Dorsey & Whitney’s Steven Wells and Nick Bullard share how the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision challenges at least 13 states’ forfeiture laws but also leaves unanswered questions.

Our Spotlight series highlights the careers and lives of tax professionals around the world. This week’s Spotlight is on Kathleen “Kat” Gregor, a tax controversy attorney and litigator at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in Boston.

This week, our experts covered topics ranging from the Supreme Court’s opinion in Tyler v. Hennepin to Maryland’s digital ad tax. For a look at the latest commentary and analysis, check out our weekly roundup.

Joanna Johnston has joined Frazier & Deeter as a tax principal in Las Vegas, the firm said Friday.

As part of a series of views on Tyler v. Hennepin County, Dorsey & Whitney’s Steven Wells and Nick Bullard share how the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision challenges at least 13 states’ forfeiture laws but also leaves unanswered questions.

Our Spotlight series highlights the careers and lives of tax professionals around the world. This week’s Spotlight is on Kathleen “Kat” Gregor, a tax controversy attorney and litigator at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in Boston.

The US Supreme Court’s ruling in Tyler v. Hennepin County is a boon for homeowners and property advocates, Herman Katz’s David Wilkes says as part of a series of views on the case.

Imposing a tax on crypto trading would help raise revenue, reduce waste in the economy, and crack down on crime, says economist Dean Baker.