The BBC has acknowledged that it paid lower taxes in India than it should have, after an investigation by the country's income tax department. The broadcaster has accepted the findings and stated it will pay the additional taxes owed. This admission follows a search of the BBC's India office in March, which occurred amid controversy surrounding a BBC documentary critical of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The BBC has admitted that it paid lower taxes in India than it should have, following an investigation by the countrys income tax department.
The BBC said it had fully co-operated with the investigation and had accepted the findings. The BBCs India office was searched by tax officials in March, a
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FAQ :
The BBC has admitted that it paid lower taxes in India than it should have, following an investigation by the country's income tax department.
Yes, the BBC stated that it fully co-operated with the investigation and accepted its findings.
The BBC's India office was searched by tax officials in March.
The investigation occurred amid a row over a BBC documentary critical of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, titled 'India: The Modi Question'.
The income tax department found that the BBC had not paid taxes on some of its income in India.
Yes, the BBC has said it will pay the additional taxes that it owes.