DOJ files tax evasion charges vs 3 industrial corporations

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday said it filed multiple charges of tax evasion against three industrial corporations before the Court of Tax Appeals.
“Specifically lodged before the tax court on 24 January 2025, fourteen (14) Informations against Total Metal Corporation, four (4) against Equator Energy Corporation and two (2) against Limhuaco Metal Industrial Incorporated,” the DOJ said in a statement.
All cases were violations of Sections 254 and 255, in relation to Section 253 (d) and 256 of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) of 1997.
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“The proper payment of taxes is the responsibility of every Filipino in order to ensure that government services are continuous, available and efficient at all times,” said Justice Sec. Jesus “Boying” Remulla said.
Article continues after this advertisement“Defrauding the government [of] its due is similar to robbing off our citizens these essential services they deserve and ultimately need,” he added.
Article continues after this advertisementThe cases stemmed from a complaint filed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), reflecting its BIR’s Run After Fake Transactions program.
The companies were accused of buying or using fictitious receipts from ghost companies to maliciously evade the payment of taxes.
With the filing of cases, the DOJ said it expects warrants of arrest against the corporations and its corporate officers to be issued soon.