Swiss Examine Tax System As Tax Dodging James Blunt Enters

Tax-News.com reports authorities in the Swiss resort of Verbier have confirmed local reports that James Blunt, the former British army captain who earned nearly $10 million last year with a multi-platinum album, had registered with the tax office there. Now, a conference of Swiss cantons has reportedly decided to delay a decision as to whether wealthy foreign celebrities and business people should pay more tax when deciding to take up Swiss residency.

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