http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/ The Jacobs Report Fri, 09 May 2008 15:15:25 GMT Vernon K. Jacobs http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/587 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/587 QUESTION: I have two questions that perhaps your international readers may find relevant as well. 1. What is the maximum limit dollar amount that someone may Tue, 06 May 2008 16:27:02 GMT Vernon K. Jacobs http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/586 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/586 QUESTION: if an individual forms an offshore trust, and that offshore trust owns a domestic LLC, will that domestic LLC show up anywhere on the individual's Tue, 06 May 2008 15:38:40 GMT Vernon K. Jacobs http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/585 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/585 QUESTION: If an Isle of Man variable annuity is owned by a Nevis LLC taxed as a partnership, will the LLC owner(s) still receive the benefit of tax deferral on Mon, 05 May 2008 14:49:12 GMT Vernon K. Jacobs http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/584 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/584 QUESTION: I have a CFC and have just completed my first 5471. I understand how salary and dividends from the CFC are reported on my 1040, but what about Thu, 01 May 2008 14:55:20 GMT Vernon K. Jacobs http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/583 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/583 QUESTION: I have a self-directed IRA, and am planning to take it offshore. It will invest in an offshore LLC, which will then invest in the offshore mutual Thu, 01 May 2008 04:58:47 GMT http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/582 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/582 Reminder from: JacobsReport Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/cal May 15th Due Date for Exempt Organizations Thursday May 15, 2008 All Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:14:57 GMT Vernon K. Jacobs http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/581 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/581 In the memo I sent you yesterday, the link that I gave you for information about our 2008 Offshore Tax Seminar on Tax Factors in Choosing an Offshore Entity Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:09:19 GMT Vernon K. Jacobs http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/580 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/580 One of the most frequent questions I get involves some variation of "Which type of entity is best for my offshore business or investment". When you venture Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:17:46 GMT Vernon K. Jacobs http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/579 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/579 QUESTION: A Costa Rican corporation who has U.S. shareholders purchases a lot for development or to simply hold and resell for a profit. Can you explain how Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:14:29 GMT Vernon K. Jacobs http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/578 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/578 QUESTION: Is it reasonable to conclude that no domestic business entity (e.g., LLC, C- Corporation, FLP, etc.) can truly offer asset protection? In other Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:59:24 GMT Vernon K. Jacobs http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/577 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/577 COMMENT: ou had mentioned (an opinion about whether a foreign life policy must be reported to the IRS). Is this available to view anywhere? My local tax Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:10:17 GMT Vernon K. Jacobs http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/576 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/576 QUESTION: if I purchase a Variable Whole Life Insurance Policy in a legitimate offshore insurance company, is that product fully tax deferred without any Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:58:31 GMT http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/575 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/575 Reminder from: JacobsReport Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/cal April 15th Tax Returns Tuesday April 15, 2008 All Day (This event Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:58:30 GMT http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/574 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/574 Reminder from: JacobsReport Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/cal April 15th - 1st Estimated Tax Due Date Tuesday April 15, 2008 All Day Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:11:29 GMT Vernon K. Jacobs http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/573 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/message/573 As most of you probably know, the personal income tax form 1040 is due on April 15th, which is a Tuesday. And, you probably know that you can request an