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\nThe tax filing season in Hong Kong is in full swing, with June 2 marking the deadline for most individuals. Tax audits have come under scrutiny recently after at least 20 journalists raised concerns about \u201cunreasonable\u201d reviews targeting them and their families.
\nThe Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Commissioner dismissed these claims, stressing that assessment procedures were applied uniformly and did not target specific industries or individuals based on their background.
\nThe Post provides a…
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\nSource : South China Morning Post
\nRead more…From salaries to side gigs and audits: how to navigate Hong Kong\u2019s tax system<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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