The question of tax investigations is a highly topical one, given the shift of tone and language on the part of the international political community concerning this issue. The distinction between tax avoidance, which is lawful, and tax evasion, which is unlawful and criminal, is apparently being quickly forgotten.

Individuals and institutions need to take proper steps to protect themselves and to make sure they are not vulnerable to international tax investigations.

In this article, Baker & Partners Senior Partner, Stephen Baker provides legal guidance on how to protect and prepare yourself in the case of an international tax investigation.

His article can be read: http://bit.ly/1aISnY4