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A client contacted the law firm “Prikhodko & Partners” in connection with receiving an official request from the regional department of the State Tax Service of Ukraine. In the letter, the tax office reported that it had become aware of the client’s receipt of income from abroad, in particular, from the British business entity Fenix International Ltd, which is the operator of the OnlyFans platform.
As part of the request, the tax office:
informed that such income is subject to mandatory declaration;
required documentary confirmation of receipt of foreign income – in particular, bank statements indicating receipt of funds from Fenix International Ltd;
failure to provide or improperly complete the response is punishable by a fine in the amount of one minimum wage, and in case of failure to declare income – penalties and interest.
What actions did the lawyers take?
The lawyers of the tax law practice “Prikhodko & Partners” conducted a detailed analysis of the situation and took the following steps:
Thoroughly studied the request and its legality.
Formulated a legally competent response, confirming that the client’s tax obligations were fulfilled.
Organized the correct payment of the tax, which allowed avoiding penalties.
Received an official response from the tax office, confirming the correctness of the declaration and the absence of claims against the client.
Result
The client avoided a fine.
The penalty was not charged.
The issue with the tax service is completely closed.
The absence of tax debt has been officially confirmed.
Can searches be carried out by the BES in such cases?
One of the common fears among taxpayers is that paying taxes or responding to a request could result in an inspection or search by the Bureau of Economic Security (BES). However, in this case, as in a significant number of other similar cases, no inspections or searches occurred.
If you have received a tax request and do not know how to proceed, it is important not to panic and seek professional legal assistance. Lawyers “Prikhodko & Partners” will help you correctly declare your income, avoid fines and ensure the protection of your interests.
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