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the odds of getting caught cheating on taxes are pretty small nowdays. I read the stats a few weaks ago, and audits are down something like 95% and seizers are down over 99.9%, etc.
Although I will qualify that suggestion: Make sure you choose a bank that has been around a long time. (at least 50 years in the Carribean or at least 80 years in Switzerland) If you try to look up banks on the net, they will almost always claim to not offer their services to Americans. It's a different story when you are at their branch in their respective countries. They have to print that in order to comply with US banking laws, which dissalow advertising by any banks that are not part of the FDIC program. (Don't use any bank that doesn't make this claim, b/c they probably aren't legit. Also, don't deposit with any banks that don't want to deal with you face-to-face. Just look for all the common sense stuff that should makes you warry.)
There are several Carribean nations that will grant you citizenship in their country if you deposit a certain amount. (I've heard Belize will do it if you deposit 50k) They will allow you to choose a new name. That way any records mailed to you will not be a traceable.
It's amazing how fast your money will grow when you don't have to pay the 28% long term capital gains tax. (not to mention state income taxes) Not paying 28% is the equivalent of an extra 28% return on investment.
[Edited by troysvihl on 03-22-2001 at 02:59 AM]
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