DOJ, BIR file tax evasion charges vs shoe firm

The Department of Justice (DOJ), in coordination with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), has filed 34 criminal charges against a Philippine-based shoe company and its owners for alleged tax deficiencies amounting to approximately PHP178.8 million.

The charges were filed before the Court of Tax Appeals and other courts, accusing company officers of attempting to evade taxes and failing to supply correct information.

The shoe company's officers also face charges for making untruthful declarations on the company's tax returns.

These legal actions were initiated following complaints previously filed by the BIR with the DOJ, which found the fraudulent practices through its Run After Fake Transactions (RAFT) Program.

The scheme used by the company to evade taxes and misrepresent its filings covers taxable years 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.