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Government rolls out foreign asset disclosure scheme for small taxpayers

The Government has rolled out a foreign asset and income disclosure scheme aimed at small taxpayers. Under it, a taxpayer will pay 30% tax on the value of the declared undisclosed foreign asset or income, plus an additional amount equal to that tax — taking the effective levy to 60% of the declared value.

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A new voluntary disclosure window on foreign assets, with a defined penal tax rate.

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Key facts

  • Targets small taxpayers holding undisclosed foreign assets/income.
  • Tax of 30% on the value of the declared asset or income.
  • An additional amount equal to the tax applies.
  • Effective levy works out to 60% of the declared value.

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