No Profit from Business, No Need to Report Income? Think Again!
When it comes to tax filing, many business owners have the same question: If my business did not make any profit after deducting expenses, can I simply put “0” on the tax return?
When it comes to tax filing, many business owners have the same question: If my business did not make any profit after deducting expenses, can I simply put “0” on the tax return?
After the pandemic, more companies have started handling overseas business online.
Every year, when people receive their tax assessment, many of them immediately think about paying it as soon as possible so they will not delay the matter.
When it comes to filing taxes, many people think, “I can handle it myself.”
But in reality, understatement of income to Inland Revenue Department in tax filling is a very common issue in Hong Kong.
In recent years, more people in Hong Kong have started considering deferred annuities as tax deductions. During the tax season, a common question is: “How much tax deduction can I get from an annuity?”
Many taxpayers purchase Voluntary Health Insurance (VHI) with the expectation that they can easily claim a tax deduction. However, in practice, a large number of people later discover that their VHI premiums cannot be fully claimed, or in some cases, cannot be claimed at all.
Many small and medium-sized business owners in Hong Kong believe that opening a limited company bank account is simply a matter of preparing the required documents listed online.
When applying for bank loans, whether for buying property or business financing, you’ll need to submit your tax return. If you don’t receive that crucial green envelope, you might find your plans blocked and unable to secure funding!
Tax authorities are tightening their watch, cracking down on false claims of personal residence!
In Part 1, we analyzed Case No. D21/22 to understand how the tax office assesses your “intent” when purchasing property, which determines if you owe taxes on the sale. A key factor is the property’s usage; many claim “personal residence” to contest tax assessments, yet most appeals fail. This article reveals how the tax office gathers evidence to accurately gauge your actual residency.
In Hong Kong, whether you need to pay taxes on property transactions depends on whether those transactions constitute “business” activities.