In particular, it means asking offshore financial centers to cease giving cover to tax evaders. The OECD countries will explain the reasons underlying their request for cooperation from the offshore financial centers. International cooperation should deter tax dodgers from ignoring the tax obligations imposed by their democratically elected governments and ensure the equal treatment of all taxpayers. Not only does greater compliance with the tax laws ensure fairness, but it also makes it possible to bring tax rates down. That, certainly, is the hope of most citizens in OECD countries.
Tax evasion is a crime.
Promoting criminal activity is something that civilized democratic societies condemn unreservedly. I also hope you will consider supporting our efforts.