Re: offshore / swiss banks
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Well, it don't matter if they won't report your account to the IRS. I believe the deal with the numbered accounts is that you can either own up to it and be exempt from Swiss taxes on the interest (being a non-Swiss citizen) or keep it under wraps and pay the taxes to the Swiss government.
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And eventually pay very large penalties and interest to the US govt and perhaps go to jail for tax evasion once you get caught. Failing to check the box if you have overseas accounts is a crime.
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