Taiwan Clarifies that Fines Imposed for Regulation Violations Cannot Be Deducted as Expenses or Losses

Taiwan's Ministry of Finance has issued a notice clarifying that fines imposed for regulation violations cannot be deducted as expenses or losses.

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Fines Imposed on Profit-seeking Enterprises Can Not Be Deducted as Expenses or Losses

When profit-seeking enterprises are fined for violating regulations, these fines can not be reported as expenses or losses on annual income tax declaration.

The National Taxation Bureau of the Southern Area, Ministry of Finance (hereinafter "the Bureau")…