Government Introduces Foreign Asset Disclosure Scheme for Small Taxpayers
Summary
- The government has launched a foreign asset disclosure scheme for small taxpayers.
- Taxpayers will have to pay a 30% tax on the value of the declared undisclosed foreign asset or income.
- An additional amount equal to the tax will be levied, effectively taking the total levy to 60%.
Key Facts
- · 30% tax on declared undisclosed foreign assets
- · Additional levy equal to the tax
- · Total levy of 60%
- · Scheme for small taxpayers
Why it matters
The scheme aims to encourage small taxpayers to disclose their foreign assets and income, thereby increasing tax compliance and revenue for the government.
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