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After reports that married MSNBC anchors Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski have been mysteriously broadcasting their show from Florida — sources speculated that the location is to benefit Scarborough’s tax situation. The “Morning Joe” anchors have been reportedly on a home set in Jupiter, Fla., but using Washington, DC, backdrops. Sources said the reason for the locale was a “tax dodge” — albeit a completely legal one — since Scarborough has a home in Florida and would need to spend a certain amount of the time there for any tax benefit. “Mika just goes along for the ride,” a source...

Earlier this month, I decided to see how hard it would be to set up my own offshore bank account. I figured it would be pretty difficult, because I’m not rich and don’t have a team of tax lawyers to oversee my money and because the E.U. and U.S. governments have been cracking down on tax havens by imposing stricter tax-sharing requirements. So I proceeded with some caution. First, I Googled “company registration tax haven” and randomly picked three firms that set up accounts in offshore jurisdictions. Then I called each and explained that I was hoping to minimize my...

The holidays are here, and you're rushed beyond belief. But before you get too caught up in shopping and cooking and making travel plans, you need to squeeze one more task into your hectic schedule: Set aside some time for a year-end tax review. It could turn out to be a profitable present to your bank account. Spending a few minutes on your taxes now can pay off when you file your return next year. Plus, if you can defuse these 10 potentially explosive tax tasks by Dec. 31, you won't have to call in an accounting bomb squad on...