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BIR Cracks Down On Ghost Receipt Syndicate
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Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. spearheaded the filing of 15 criminal cases targeting buyers and sellers of ghost receipts.
The action, conducted under the Run After Fake Transactions Task Force, unfolded on November 22, 2023.
A staggering 69 respondents, including corporations, corporate officers, and accountants, are implicated in the cases filed before the Department of Justice. The estimated tax liability associated with these cases stands at an alarming P1.8 billion pesos.
Lumagui emphasized the gravity of the situation, describing the sale and use of ghost receipts as a tax evasion scheme of the highest order.
He affirmed the BIR's unwavering commitment to pursuing civil and criminal charges against all parties involved in this syndicate. Lumagui also hinted at forthcoming actions, stating, "We are already preparing the next set of criminal cases."
The implicated buyers and sellers of ghost receipts span a diverse range of industries, including construction and hardware, marketing of goods, equipment, office supplies, automotive oils, trading of metals, contractor electrical and mechanical systems, hotel, and food services.
The charges brought against the respondents include violations of key sections of the National Internal Revenue Code, such as Section 254 (Tax Evasion), Section 255 (Failure to Supply Correct and Accurate Information in the ITR and VAT Returns), Section 267 (Perjury), and Section 257 (Making False Records or Report).
The action, conducted under the Run After Fake Transactions Task Force, unfolded on November 22, 2023.
A staggering 69 respondents, including corporations, corporate officers, and accountants, are implicated in the cases filed before the Department of Justice. The estimated tax liability associated with these cases stands at an alarming P1.8 billion pesos.
Lumagui emphasized the gravity of the situation, describing the sale and use of ghost receipts as a tax evasion scheme of the highest order.
He affirmed the BIR's unwavering commitment to pursuing civil and criminal charges against all parties involved in this syndicate. Lumagui also hinted at forthcoming actions, stating, "We are already preparing the next set of criminal cases."
The implicated buyers and sellers of ghost receipts span a diverse range of industries, including construction and hardware, marketing of goods, equipment, office supplies, automotive oils, trading of metals, contractor electrical and mechanical systems, hotel, and food services.
The charges brought against the respondents include violations of key sections of the National Internal Revenue Code, such as Section 254 (Tax Evasion), Section 255 (Failure to Supply Correct and Accurate Information in the ITR and VAT Returns), Section 267 (Perjury), and Section 257 (Making False Records or Report).
Nov 22, 2023
