What Charlotte Olympia shoes Are Tax Havens - And Will Governments Crack Down On Them? by David MacGregor Every so often we read that governments are going to crack down on tax havens and offshore bank accounts. The latest threats to do this have come in the wake of the financial crisis and economic recession that began in 2008.However, attacking offshore tax havens is not new. And it would appear that such attacks by various politicians rarely amount to more than window dressing to placate the masses and an attempt to divert blame for any economic woes from themselves.Before answering the second question posed in the title of this article, it would be a good idea to clarify exactly what a tax haven is.A tax haven is a country which has little or no income tax. Some tax havens have zero income taxes, while others may have very low taxes - or only tax local income not worldwide income.To give a few examples: If you live in Ho ... Read more »