Spanish court acquits Shakira in tax fraud case, orders return of 55 million euros
Quick Look
- A Spanish court acquitted singer Shakira in a tax fraud case, ordering the government to return over 55 million euros in wrongly imposed fines and interest.
- The court found that Spanish tax authorities failed to prove Shakira was a resident in 2011, as she spent only 163 days in the country, falling short of the 183-day requirement.
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Why It Matters
Shakira faced years of tax troubles in Spain. The ruling pertains to a dispute over the 2011 tax year.
A Spanish court acquitted Shakira in a tax fraud case, ordering the government to return more than 55 million euros ($64 million) in wrongly imposed fines and interest, a court document seen Monday by The Associated Press said.
The decision follows years of tax troubles in Spain for the Colombian superstar.
The ruling relates to a dispute over the 2011 tax year in which Spanish tax authorities did not prove that the singer was a resident of Spain, the Madrid-based court said in its decision.
For a person to be considered a tax resident in Spain, she must spend more than 183 days in the country. Spanish authorities were only able to prove that Shakira lived in Spain that year for a total of 163 days, the court said.
Open Questions
- Will Shakira pursue any further legal action or claims related to this case?
- What is the Spanish government's response to this ruling?
- Are there any other ongoing tax investigations involving Shakira?
