Spanish justice annuls tax penalty for Shakira and orders refund of over 64 million dollars
Shakira's judicial triumph comes after years of tax disputes and agreements with Spanish authorities. Photo: AFP
TL;DR
- The National Court in Spain annulled a tax penalty against Shakira for the 2011 tax year.
- Shakira is to be refunded over 55 million euros (more than US$64 million) plus legal interest.
- The court ruled that tax authorities did not prove Shakira stayed in Spain for more than 183 days in 2011.
- The refund covers income tax, a significant penalty, and wealth tax from 2011.
- Shakira stated the ruling 'puts things in their place' and criticized how she was treated during the process.
- This decision comes after previous tax disputes and an agreement reached in 2023 to avoid trial for the years 2012-2014.
- Another procedure in 2018 resulted in Shakira paying 6.6 million euros.
- The case has inspired a series titled 'Celeste' about an inspector investigating a Latin music star's potential tax evasion.
- The victory precedes Shakira's return to the Spanish stage with concerts scheduled from September 18 to October 11.