State governments in the U.S. lost $39.8 billion in 2011 because of offshore tax avoidance, according to a study released today.
About two-thirds of the lost revenue is from corporations, which can shift profits to low-tax jurisdictions outside the U.S. and avoid paying taxes until they bring the money home. The report was issued by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, a Washington-based consumer group that often opposes banks and insurance companies.
