Realizing that jokes with the strict tax service of Spain are bad, 41-year-old Shakira preferred to pay a huge fine. A talented singer, mother of two little sons and a beloved football player Gerard Pique does not have a place behind bars ...
In the epicenter of the scandal
In January, the Spanish authorities accused Shakira of tax fraud. According to those responsible for filling the treasury of organs, the popular Colombian singer from 2011 to 2014 shied away from paying compulsory payments from the income received to the budget.
The authorities believe that Shakira was already a resident of the country at the time, and she herself has a different opinion. As a celebrity representative stated, his client became a full-fledged Spanish citizen only in 2015 and since then has paid taxes in full in a timely manner. By the way, earlier the performer was considered a taxpayer in the Bahamas.
In the event that Shakira's guilt was proven in court, she, in addition to the fine, faced a very real prison sentence.
A colossal penalty
After consulting with lawyers, assessing the prospect of criminal liability, Shakira agreed to solve this delicate issue amicably by paying Spanish tax officials a sum equivalent to $ 25 million.
That is how much, according to experts, after checking its declarations, it should be for 2011. The fate of the debt for 2012, 2013 and 2014 is unknown.
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It is reported that Shakira has the right to appeal a fine in court.