ベリーズの首相は,税金の債務で24時間刑務所に収監された起業家の後,税務執行を批判した.
Belize's PM criticizes tax enforcement after entrepreneur jailed 24 hours for $200K tax debt.
ベリーズのジョン・ブリセノ首相は、起業家アンドリュー・マニングスの税金紛争に懸念を表明し、約20万ドルの税金を支払わなかったため、短期間の懲役刑につながった。
Belize's Prime Minister John Briceno expressed concern over entrepreneur Andrew Munnings' tax dispute, which led to his brief jail time after failing to pay approximately $200,000 in taxes.
葬儀の事業を営むマンニングは,その業務から全収入を報告していないと非難されている.
Munnings, who runs a funeral services business, is accused of not reporting all income from his services.
税務局は,複数の支払計画とフリーバースを申し出たが,ムニングスは裁判所命令による支払に応じなかったと語った.
The Tax Service Department said it offered multiple payment plans and waivers but Munnings did not comply with court-ordered payments.
総理大臣は,行政機関における公平,独立の必要性を強調し,税務上の問題に直面したときは,事業の再建を促した.
The Prime Minister stressed the need for fairness, independence in tax enforcement, and urged businesses to restructure if facing tax issues.
懲役24時間後に釈放されたムニングスは,支援者と弁護士に礼を述べた。
Munnings, released after 24 hours in jail, thanked supporters and his lawyer, planning to resolve the matter further through civil channels.