India, US to collaborate on tackling offshore tax evasion

India and United States (US) have agreed to enhance collaboration on tackling offshore tax evasion and increase co-operation in sharing of cross-border tax information.
Decision in this regard was taken at the 6th US-India Economic and Financial Partnership meeting held in Washington on the sidelines of the annual Spring Meeting of the IMF and the World Bank.
It was co-chaired by the Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and US Treasury Secretary Jacob and a joint statement was issued.
Key facts

  • Both countries agreed to look forward to the Competent Authorities each other engaged in bilateral dialogue to move forward cooperation in the areas of cross-border taxation.
  • They looked into the progress in sharing of financial information between them under the Inter-Governmental Agreement pursuant to Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
  • Acknowledged enhanced co-operation in tackling money laundering and combating financing of terrorism through increased information sharing and cooperation.
  • Agreed upon the importance of fighting illicit finance in all forms as an important means of tackling global terrorism.
  • US will support India’s endeavour to find ways to fund its massive drive for building modern infrastructure and to create more jobs.
  • India has expressed concern over the hike in visa fee by the US, saying it is discriminatory and largely affects Indian IT professionals.

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