BIR files tax evasion charges against ex-Tarlac Mayor Guo

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed tax evasion charges against dismissed Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and others involved in transferring shares from her company Baofu Land Development Inc., before the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday.

Guo admitted to transferring shares without paying the required capital gains tax and documentary stamp tax, leading to criminal complaints under Sections 254, 255, and 250 of the National Internal Revenue Code.

BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui stated that Guo failed to pay taxes related to the transfer of shares in Baofu Land Development Inc., emphasizing clear tax evasion involved.

The Ombudsman dismissed Guo from service for grave misconduct and perpetual disqualification from public office, while she faces additional complaints including human trafficking related to a raided POGO hub in her locality.

Revenue officials are auditing Guo's business empire, which was uncovered during legislative inquiries in the Senate.