Supermodel Lin Chiling ordered to pay NT$6.84m in tax case
Supermodel Lin Chiling ordered to pay NT$6.84m in tax case
Posted: 08 October 2010 1303 hrs
TAIPEI: Taiwan model-actress Lin Chiling has been ordered to pay NT$6.84 million (S$290,000) in taxes owed after losing a lawsuit brought against her by Taiwan tax authorities on Thursday, reported Taiwan media.
Taiwan tax authorities previously found that the supermodel, who makes about NT$70 million (S$2.9 million) annually, had paid NT$6.84 million less tax than she was supposed to between 2003 and 2005.
Lin had argued that her income should be seen as "Professional Practice Income" and that a portion of her costs can be deducted before tax is levied on the remainder.
However, taxation officers believed that her income should still be seen as "Earned Income", which meant Lin was entitled to a much more modest tax deduction.
The courts eventually ruled against Lin.
The tax authorities had initially wanted to fine Lin an additional NT$1.35 million (S$57,000) for tax evasion but the courts decided that the 35-year-old had not intentionally avoided paying her taxes and only ordered Lin pay the shortfall.
Lin was absent when the verdict was announced in court on Thursday though her mother had expressed that they would appeal the judgment.
- CNA/ha
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/view/1085846/1/.html
Posted: 08 October 2010 1303 hrs
TAIPEI: Taiwan model-actress Lin Chiling has been ordered to pay NT$6.84 million (S$290,000) in taxes owed after losing a lawsuit brought against her by Taiwan tax authorities on Thursday, reported Taiwan media.
Taiwan tax authorities previously found that the supermodel, who makes about NT$70 million (S$2.9 million) annually, had paid NT$6.84 million less tax than she was supposed to between 2003 and 2005.
Lin had argued that her income should be seen as "Professional Practice Income" and that a portion of her costs can be deducted before tax is levied on the remainder.
However, taxation officers believed that her income should still be seen as "Earned Income", which meant Lin was entitled to a much more modest tax deduction.
The courts eventually ruled against Lin.
The tax authorities had initially wanted to fine Lin an additional NT$1.35 million (S$57,000) for tax evasion but the courts decided that the 35-year-old had not intentionally avoided paying her taxes and only ordered Lin pay the shortfall.
Lin was absent when the verdict was announced in court on Thursday though her mother had expressed that they would appeal the judgment.
- CNA/ha
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/view/1085846/1/.html
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