Tax Evasion
Mourinho and Ronaldo Allegedly Involved in Massive Tax Evasion Scheme
According to information leaked to Der Spiegel, Ronaldo could have hidden upwards of $160 million.
Why the Panama Papers Are a Women's Rights Issue
Everyone from Emma Watson to the former Icelandic prime minister has been embroiled in the leak from Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca. Here, we explore how tax evasion hurts women.
Divorce: One More Reason Why the Super Rich Want to Hide Their Money
It's illegal to help someone evade taxes or conceal their assets from a judge in the event of a divorce — but the Panama Papers show that unscrupulous lawyers will still do so.
The Biggest Companies in America Are Being Handed $27 for Every $1 They Pay in Taxes
The top 50 companies in the US cost taxpayers an estimated $111 billion per year — a mass corporate tax evasion which comes at the expense of education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Panamanian Police Have Raided the Headquarters of Mossack Fonseca
The law firm has come under intense scrutiny since the Panama Papers leak. Founding partner Ramon Fonseca says it has broken no laws, destroyed no documents, and all its operations are legal.
What Can MPs' Tax Returns Actually Tell Us About Dodgy Dealings?
In the last week, politicians have been rushing to let the public see their private tax affairs. But what information should we actually be looking for on a tax return?
El Salvador Raids Mossack Fonseca Offices as Panama Papers Fallout Continues
The controversial law firm at the heart of the Panama Papers leak had computers and documents seized during a raid on its offices in El Salvador's capital.
After a Decade of Fighting Tax Havens, Canada Has Only Managed to Prosecute 71 People
The Panama Papers have turned everyone's attention to fighting offshore bank accounts and shell companies — but it's not an easy problem to fix.
Why the Panama Papers Scandal Isn't Such a Scandal After All
World governments clearly have the tools to track the money flowing into offshore tax havens. Yet somehow regulators don't have enough information to crack down on wealthy folks illegally evading taxes.
There's a French Far-Right Party in the Panama Papers Leak
The populist Front National has threatened to sue the press for libel after the leak revealed that people close to it had stashed money away in offshore tax havens.
The Panama Papers: Huge Protests in Iceland After Prime Minister Refuses to Resign
It's not just the prime minister — the leak has also linked the country's finance and interior ministers and several other officials to offshore shell companies.
Here's Why You Should Give a Shit About the Panama Papers
Soon after the story broke, people were already tweeting: "Oh shock, horror: rich, powerful person is corrupt—why should I care?" This is why you should care.