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Advisers are in the IRS’s crosshairs

December 01 2010

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has uncovered thousands of suspected tax cheats through their long investigation into UBS. Between similar probes into other international banks, a new disclosure programme, and increased international cooperation, the agency is continuing its aggressive pursuit of those that hide assets offshore. Erin Kelechava investigates.

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