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Tax evasion

Over 3,000 taxpayers made false claims for employment expenses; IRAS warns of misleading tax advice

In the messages that were being circulated, taxpayers were encouraged to make false claims for employment expenses that were not incurred.
In the messages that were being circulated, taxpayers were encouraged to make false claims for employment expenses that were not incurred.

Britain’s HMRC declines to say if it is investigating Manchester City

General view outside the Etihad stadium before the match between Manchester City and Paris St Germain.
General view outside the Etihad stadium before the match between Manchester City and Paris St Germain.

Man jailed for instigating son to understate luxury watch firm’s income, evading over $350k in taxes

Pang Chuan Wah was sentenced to 14 months’ jail on Sept 7.
Pang Chuan Wah was sentenced to 14 months’ jail on Sept 7.

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.

Donald Trump settles lawsuit against niece over publication of tax records

Trump said his niece violated confidentiality provisions of a 2001 settlement over the estate of Fred Trump Sr.
Trump said his niece violated confidentiality provisions of a 2001 settlement over the estate of Fred Trump Sr.

Woman wins appeal against ex-boyfriend to keep 99% stake in 99-1 condo purchase dispute

In December 2019, the couple bought a Hillcrest Arcadia condominium unit in Bukit Timah and registered their ownership in the ratio of 99:1
In December 2019, the couple bought a Hillcrest Arcadia condominium unit in Bukit Timah and registered their ownership in the ratio of 99:1

Singapore firm duped in GST refund scheme wins $1.75m High Court suit

Between November 2015 and February 2016, BP Projects conducted multiple export transactions and initially received GST refunds totalling about $485,000.
Between November 2015 and February 2016, BP Projects conducted multiple export transactions and initially received GST refunds totalling about $485,000.

4 foreigners caught moving cash exceeding $20k into S’pore; 43 nabbed for tax, duties evasion

More than 12,000 travellers and 420 vehicles were checked at Singapore’s land, air and sea checkpoints.
More than 12,000 travellers and 420 vehicles were checked at Singapore’s land, air and sea checkpoints.

British man agrees to plead guilty in ‘Singapore Solution’ tax case

The US said that the conspiracy took place from 2008 to 2014.
The US said that the conspiracy took place from 2008 to 2014.

Tunisian journalist sentenced to two years, union denounces systemic attack on media

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