On May 15, 2025, the calm surface of the entertainment industry was shattered by a bomb named 'Liu Xiaoqing Tax Evasion.' The 74-year-old veteran actress Liu Xiaoqing fell into a huge controversy, which not only concerns her personal reputation and property but also involves 3.3 million yuan, once again bringing the tax issues of the entertainment industry into the spotlight.
Event Summary: Real-name Reporting Shocks the Entertainment Circle
On the same day, Mr. Wang, a citizen of Shenzhen, submitted a real-name report against Liu Xiaoqing to the Fourth Inspection Bureau of the Shanghai Taxation Bureau. Mr. Wang accused Liu Xiaoqing of transferring 3.3 million yuan from her jewelry company to her Shanghai Yixi Cultural Media Center under the guise of 'image endorsement fees,' and issuing a VAT invoice at a 6% tax rate to evade over 27% personal income tax. More critically, the Shanghai Yixi Cultural Media Center has been questioned as a shell company with no actual office, employees, or social security records, raising doubts about the authenticity of this transaction. Currently, the Fourth Inspection Bureau of the Shanghai Taxation Bureau has accepted this case and initiated an investigation.
Past 'Tax Black History' Surges
This incident has brought up Liu Xiaoqing's 2002 tax controversy once again. At that time, Liu Xiaoqing was detained for 422 days due to her company's tax evasion. Although she was ultimately not prosecuted, the incident caused a huge uproar and severely affected Liu Xiaoqing's reputation. According to Xinhua News Agency, Liu Xiaoqing and her companies, Beijing Xiaoqing Cultural and Art Co., Ltd. and Beijing Liu Xiaoqing Industrial Development Co., Ltd., have been involved in tax evasion of 14.583 million yuan since 1996 by underreporting income, overstating expenses, filing false declarations, and refusing to report upon notification. The tax authorities conducted a comprehensive investigation, and Liu Xiaoqing's companies eventually paid 16.46 million yuan in back taxes and late fees, but over 3 million yuan in late fees is still being pursued.
Liu Xiaoqing Responds: Malicious Reporting, Willing to Cooperate with Investigation
In response to the tax evasion accusations, Liu Xiaoqing issued a statement via Weibo on the evening of May 15, stating that she does not know the reporter Wang and has never interacted with him. The content reported by Wang does not match the objective facts and is purely malicious reporting. She also expressed that while the reporting matter is still under investigation and no conclusions have been drawn, Wang has used the internet to promote and incite public opinion, which is a malicious act. However, Liu Xiaoqing emphasized that she has always adhered to the principle of paying taxes according to the law, and she is willing to accept verification of her income and tax situation by the tax authorities, and both she and the Shanghai Yixi Cultural Media Center will fully cooperate with the tax authorities' investigations.
Shell Companies: A 'Hotbed' for Tax Evasion
From the current situation, the shell nature of the Shanghai Yixi Cultural Media Center is key to this incident. Shell companies, which have no actual business operations, can issue invoices, providing an opportunity for some criminals to evade taxes. Liu Xiaoqing has been accused of converting personal income into company income through this method to avoid high personal income taxes. Such operational tactics are not unprecedented in the entertainment industry; some stars utilize shell companies for fake transactions to transfer and launder income to evade taxes. This behavior not only harms the country's tax revenue but also disrupts the normal market order.
Tax Issues in the Entertainment Industry: The Tip of the Iceberg or a Common Phenomenon
The entertainment industry, as a high-income sector, has always been a hotspot for tax issues. In recent years, as tax authorities have intensified their oversight of the entertainment industry, many celebrities have been investigated for tax issues. From Fan Bingbing to Zheng Shuang, and now Liu Xiaoqing, the exposure of these incidents has raised concerns about the tax situation in the entertainment industry. Although it cannot be generalized that tax issues are common in the entertainment industry, these cases indicate that some celebrities and their teams have a weak legal awareness regarding tax planning, risking legal boundaries for the sake of maximizing economic benefits. This also reflects certain loopholes and deficiencies in tax management across the entire industry, which need further strengthening of regulations and oversight.
Legal Consequences: Back Taxes and Fines or Criminal Penalties
If this incident is verified, what legal consequences will Liu Xiaoqing face? According to relevant laws and regulations in our country, tax evasion is subject to different levels of punishment depending on the severity of the circumstances. If Liu Xiaoqing's tax evasion constitutes a crime, she may face criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Even if it does not constitute a crime, she will still need to pay back the corresponding taxes and late fees and may face administrative penalties from the tax authorities. For a seasoned public figure like Liu Xiaoqing, regardless of the final outcome, this incident undoubtedly brings a huge impact on her personal reputation and acting career.
Netizens Discuss: Moral Condemnation and Rational Perspective Coexist
Once this incident was exposed, it sparked widespread attention and discussion among netizens. On one hand, many netizens condemned Liu Xiaoqing's behavior, believing that as a public figure, she should lead by example and comply with laws and regulations rather than using various means to evade taxes. This behavior of tax evasion harms national interests and betrays the expectations of fans and society. On the other hand, some netizens called for a rational view of the matter, urging not to jump to conclusions before the tax authorities' investigation results are published. After all, Liu Xiaoqing has already expressed her willingness to cooperate with the investigation through a statement, and the truth of the matter still needs to be restored through a detailed investigation.
The final outcome of Liu Xiaoqing's tax evasion incident still needs to wait for the investigation results from the tax authorities. Regardless, this incident serves as a wake-up call. For high-income groups such as celebrities, they should enhance their legal awareness, pay taxes honestly, and avoid crossing legal boundaries for immediate economic gain. For tax authorities, they should continue to strengthen regulatory efforts in high-income industries, crack down on tax evasion and other illegal activities, and maintain fairness and justice in the tax system. At the same time, the public should also maintain a rational and objective attitude, focusing on the truth of the incident and the investigation results, and jointly promote the healthy development of the entertainment industry's tax environment.
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