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April 25th, 2005 by Musiqueen
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Tax Evasion vs. Tax Invasion
April 25th, 2005 by Musiqueen
First and foremost, the BIR is NOT out to fish for illegalities and make things right. It’s not out to set an example and punish acts of corruption. The BIR is simply digging dirt and attacking violators FOR ITS OWN SAKE and TO ITS BENEFIT! Take for instance credit-card holders. Why are they the target of scrutiny by the BIR? Believe it when you hear…”The BIR wants to know everything!” Because it’s true. The Bureau of Internal Revenue wants to know most, if not all, of everybody’s transactions–card user or not. Its intention is not to catch illegal activities, but rather to pry into taxpayers’ business! Shouldn’t THAT be a violation of citizen’s rights? And shouldn’t that call for an equal repercussion? So why isn’t the BIR being held accountable for “Tax Invasion?” It may sound silly to some, but this is a realistically fair question. Is it okay for the government to commit notorious actions and not have to compensate for it as we do? This is injustice and a deeper offense compared to that of those individuals’ who’ve neglected to report a few nickels earned! This angers me deeply.
Why should hard-working citizens have to go to prison due to a minor offense? It’s highly unlikely though that Ms. Regine Velasquez will be sentenced; she might merely end up paying off the missing sum of the “under declared tax.” Otherwise, this whole issue will be resolved humanely and to both parties’ satisfaction; after all, this “is” the Songbird’s first offense. Let’s just hope that the allegations are untrue.
Of the many transgressors out there, i.e. politicians, businessmen, brokers, shareholders, etc., why are the bad deeds and corrupt conducts of celebrities in the limelight? Why are “they” such main targets? Is the BIr afraid of authority and “one” with political benefactors?
Despite how many celebrities are now involved in politics and help influence policymakers, celebrities ought to be held in a different category. Most celebs in the Philippines today may have perhaps been born with merit, but otherwise celebrities who’ve invested time and effort to their crafts should be an exception and should not have to be subject to harsh media bombardment. It’s enough that they’re being subpoenaed by the law. I haven’t always been a strong and avid supporter of “Affirmative Action,” but there are certain cases that are entitled to it.
As a lasting note, I’m not a defendant of Tax Evaders, nor am I a spokesperson for taxpayers. I just feel it’s important and morally correct to articulate the unethical nature of the BIR, for it would all do us good to expose the injustice of our system.
Editor’s note: Modified some words to fit the discussion
Posted in Society, Politics, Economics, Entertainment, http://www.newphilippines.org/w/category/entertainment/
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Another singer-actress charged of tax evation
April 21st, 2005 by Arnold Gamboa
Singer-actress Regine Velasquez faces tax raps - INQ7.net
THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue has filed a case against a popular singer-actress who allegedly failed to declare three million pesos of her income, GMA Network radio station dzBB said, quoting Commissioner Guillermo Parayno.
Regine Velasquez will be charged with “under declaration of tax” after she allegedly did not include her three million-peso talent fee from a product she endorsed in 2003 in her ITR, Parayno was quoted as saying in the report.
But Parayno said this was a first offense for Velasquez who, he claimed, paid her taxes regularly in the past.
http://www.newphilippines.org/w/category/entertainment/
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On tax cheating : “This is happening to me because I’m a strong voice of the opposition.” - Richard Gomez
April 15th, 2005 by Administrator
This is just one of the reflections of how politics in the country needs improvement. A popular actor Richard Gomez, who has been very supportive of former president Erap Estrada and deceased oposition leader and fellow actor Fernado Poe, Jr., is being charged of tax evasion. He claimed, on the other hand, that this is happening simply because he is an oppositionist.
It just goes back and forth. If one lost the election, they will claim they were cheated. If they lost the court battle, they will claim they were not given a chance and that the court is siding the winning party. And now, because someone is caught cheating with his taxes, he will shout foul for supporting the opposition.
When will this end? If we have to have a New Philippines, we need some major overhauling within our current political infrustracture and system.
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