SGSingapore's Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has imposed over $6.8 million in taxes and penalties on eight nightclubs for improper tax declarations related to flower garland sales. These garlands, purchased by customers and given to performers, generate taxable income that must be fully declared, including the portion received by performers. Some nightclub operators attempted to evade taxes by hiding sales data or transferring revenue to unregistered shell companies. Two operators were jailed and heavily fined for these violations. Additionally, nightclubs are required to withhold 15% tax on payments made to non-resident performers, including earnings from garland sales.
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