BIR files P7.18 billion tax evasion charges vs Discaya couple

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed criminal tax charges totaling P7.18 billion against contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya, and a corporate officer of St. Gerrard Construction General Contractor and Development Corporation.

The charges, filed before the Department of Justice, include unpaid individual income taxes for Sarah and Curlee Discaya, excise taxes on nine luxury vehicles, and documentary stamp taxes on their supposed divestment from four construction companies.

BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. stated that the couple never divested from some of their firms as previously claimed.

Lumagui mentioned that the investigation began in 2024 and that the filing of complaints took time because the Discayas allegedly ignored subpoenas from the bureau.

The BIR confirmed the non-payment of excise taxes for vehicles registered under their names.

Lumagui indicated that these initial filings are only the beginning, suggesting further audits may uncover more liabilities.

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