China Begins Taxing Overseas Investment Gains Of Super-Rich

According to Foresight News, Bloomberg reports that China has initiated the taxation of overseas investment gains for its super-rich citizens. In recent months, wealthy individuals in major Chinese cities have been asked to self-assess or have been summoned by tax authorities to evaluate potential tax liabilities, including unpaid amounts from previous years. Sources indicate that these individuals could face an investment gains tax of up to 20%, with some also potentially facing penalties for late payments. The final amounts, however, are negotiable. China's tax enforcement measures follow the implementation of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) in 2018, a global information-sharing system aimed at preventing tax evasion. Although local regulations have long stipulated that residents are subject to taxes on global income, including investment gains, enforcement has only recently intensified.