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Taxpayer fined for making incorrect tax returns
A woman who pleaded guilty in Eastern Magistracy to making incorrect statements in her tax returns without reasonable excuse, contrary to Section 80(2)(b) of the Inland Revenue Ordinance, was fined a total of $31,432 today (Friday).
The defendant, Lai Yim-fong, was charged with making incorrect claims for dependent parent allowance in her tax returns for the years of assessment 1993-94 and 1994-95.
Despite the fact that her father had died on August 31, 1992, Lai still put his name down on her tax returns and claimed allowance.
A spokesman of the Inland Revenue Department reminded taxpayers that they must filed correct tax returns.
Under the Inland Revenue Ordinance, on conviction, a tax evader is liable to a maximum sentence of three years' imprisonment and a fine of $50,000 on each charge, in addition to a further fine equivalent to three times the amount of tax undercharged.
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Tenders invited for Yuen Long to Tuen Mun trunk sewer
The Drainage Services Department is inviting tenders for the construction of a trunk sewer along the Yuen Long to Tuen Mun Corridor.
A spokesman for the department said works would involve construction of a trunk sewer of about 1,200 metres in length with diameters ranging from 600 mm to 900 mm, together with ancillary works.
"The trunk sewer, which will collect the sewage generated in the region for proper treatment and disposal, will help to improve the water quality of Tuen Mun River Channel," he said.
Work will start in November for completion in 18 months.