The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that a major cosmetics company will face tax evasion charges after the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed a complaint for unpaid taxes.
The case stems from the company’s alleged failure to file income tax and VAT returns for taxable years 2011 to 2013, amounting to over ₱300 million in deficiencies.
This high-profile case underscores the government’s intensified campaign against tax evasion, especially among big corporations. The DOJ has found probable cause to charge the firm’s executives with tax-related violations after thorough review of the BIR’s complaint.
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- File ALL applicable tax returns—even during non-operational periods
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Source: https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/4/4/big-cosmetics-firm-to-face-tax-raps-justice-dept-1634
