[csomar]

> On another note, I tried to pay my taxes through an off-shore location, but I quickly realised I would get jail time for tax evasion.

There is nothing wrong with establishing an off-shore company and paying taxes there (or not paying).

Don't confuse company/yourself. Even if you do the off-shore scheme, you'll need to pay taxes for the income you repatriate. It is a good idea, however, if you want to save/invest money without it getting sodomized by yearly taxes.