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Guyana Revenue Authority Pursues Legal Action Over Fraudulent Luxury Car Import Tax Evasion

  • GRA is addressing tax issues related to importing luxury vehicles.
  • GRA collaborated with the USA for information on a 2020 Lamborghini Roadster SVJ.
  • USA provided an invoice confirming the true purchase price of the vehicle.
  • GRA filed a Supplementary Affidavit to include this information in court evidence.
  • Judge refused to admit the USA information into evidence, with reasons to be given in September 2025.
  • Evidence showed false invoice and price, leading to understated taxes.
  • GRA initiated criminal proceedings for fraudulent evasion and declarations.
  • Importer signed a customs form declaring all information as true.
  • GRA can reassess values within seven years if new evidence arises.
  • GRA demands additional taxes based on new evidence of falsified invoice.
  • GRA commits to fair and consistent enforcement of tax and trade laws.

Source: newsroom.gy

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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