Arthur & all, This sort of free rider activity surely will hurt the $US. I personally know several Canadian citizens who evade taxes through offshore entities and investments. It angers me, as that behavior is a direct assault on the well-being of the resyt of Canadian taxpayers, including non-citizens like myself.
Steve U.S. CORPORATIONS ARE USING BERMUDA TO SLASH TAX BILLS By DAVID CAY JOHNSTON 02/18/2002 The New York Times Page 1, Column 3 A growing number of American companies, encouraged by their financial advisers, are incorporating in Bermuda to lower their taxes sharply without giving up the benefits of doing business in the United States. (snip)