Zoren Legaspi Submits Counter-Affidavit vs Tax Evasion Case

Kapamilya actor Zoren Legaspi on Friday, June 6, 2014 submitted his counter-affidavit before the Department of Justice (DOJ) in relation with his P4.45 million tax evasion case filed against him by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) earlier.

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The 40-year-old actor who is married to actress Carmina Villaroel arrived at the department along with his legal counsel Atty. Ricardo Ribo according to GMA News Online.

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Last week, Flora Capili the actor’s accountant admitted to the press that Zoren Legaspi is possessing four tax identification numbers (TINs) and under the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC), possession of more than one TIN is prohibited because may used to evade correct payment of taxes.

However, based upon the statement of his wife Carmina Villaroel, he has no idea having more than one TIN. Flora Capili noted that there were “discrepancies” while the actor is paying his taxes.

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Zoren Legaspi was summoned  by the Bureau of Internal Revenue for his under-declared tax payments for years 2010 and 2012. But he earlier noted that he is willing to cooperate for necessary investigation.

Zoren Legaspi has yet to issue any statement regarding his controversial tax evasion case. The actor has become evasive in media interviews and remains mum with his unsettled issue.

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