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Former IRAS investigator charged after allegedly helping friends obtain unauthorised tax information

Mansur alias Thio Shuang Long was handed 20 charges under the Computer Misuse and Cybersecurity Act, and one charge under the Official Secrets Act.
Mansur alias Thio Shuang Long was handed 20 charges under the Computer Misuse and Cybersecurity Act, and one charge under the Official Secrets Act.

8 nightclubs made to pay $6.8m in taxes and penalties for under-declaring flower garland figures

IRAS said flower garland sales are taxable supplies, and that GST applies to the full value of garland sales, not just the portion retained by the nightclub.
IRAS said flower garland sales are taxable supplies, and that GST applies to the full value of garland sales, not just the portion retained by the nightclub.

Caught by IRAS: Doctor earned millions but reported monthly salaries of $5k and $6k

The doctor paid himself below market salaries but received huge amounts in dividends and loans.
The doctor paid himself below market salaries but received huge amounts in dividends and loans.

How a dentist tried to hide $765,000 in income from IRAS

A dentist thought he could pay less taxes if his salary earned from a clinic was paid into his private company.
A dentist thought he could pay less taxes if his salary earned from a clinic was paid into his private company.

IRAS nabs 279 high-income earners over sham arrangements to pay less tax

279 high-income earners were caught for sham arrangements to avoid paying more tax.
279 high-income earners were caught for sham arrangements to avoid paying more tax.

Porridge shop owner charged over tax evasion, laundering of assets including Lamborghini, $2.4m cash

Buntono, 49, who goes by only one name, is the owner of Eminent Frog Porridge, a popular eatery in Geylang.
Buntono, 49, who goes by only one name, is the owner of Eminent Frog Porridge, a popular eatery in Geylang.

6 years’ jail for syndicate member in GST ruse; scam involved $114m in fictitious sales

The case involved a Singapore-incorporated GST-registered company and several buffer companies, which acted as buyers of non-existent goods.
The case involved a Singapore-incorporated GST-registered company and several buffer companies, which acted as buyers of non-existent goods.

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The GST InvoiceNow Requirement is coming – acting early could save your company money

Businesses across Singapore are gearing up for the shift to mandatory e-invoicing under the GST InvoiceNow Requirement.
Businesses across Singapore are gearing up for the shift to mandatory e-invoicing under the GST InvoiceNow Requirement.

3 doctors fail in court challenge against IRAS ruling over tax avoidance scheme

The most senior doctor drew a monthly salary of $5,000 from the company they jointly set up, though he was paid $45,600 a month before moving to private practice.
The most senior doctor drew a monthly salary of $5,000 from the company they jointly set up, though he was paid $45,600 a month before moving to private practice.

Bedok resident behind nine firms tied to $3b money laundering case admits to conspiring to cheat IRAS

Wang Junjie pleaded guilty to conspiring to cheat IRAS by making false representations in his capacity as director of a software company.
Wang Junjie pleaded guilty to conspiring to cheat IRAS by making false representations in his capacity as director of a software company.

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