
Tax on individuals : Penalties
a. Penalty
for failure to file:
A Penalty for failure to file is imposed in the case of failure to file the
return and pay accordingly within the prescribed time. One penalty of the
following two penalties whichever is higher shall be imposed:
- equal to 1 percent of gross receipts and not to exceed 20.000 Saudi
riyal.
- to be calculated in accordance with the following:
- 5 percent of the underpayment of tax if the delay is for up to
30 days
after the due date;
- 10 percent of the underpayment of tax if the delay is more than
30
and no more than 90 days after the due date;
- 20 percent of the underpayment of tax if the delay is more than
90
and no more than 365 days after the due date;
- 25 percent of the underpayment of tax if the delay is more than
365
days after the due date.
b. Penalty for delay
In the case the taxpayer fails to make payment of tax within the prescribed
time, additional penalty will be imposed at 1 percent for each 30 days of
the delay on unpaid tax. This penalty will not be imposed if delay period is
less than 30 days.
c. Evasion Penalty:
The evasion penalty is imposed in case of willful concealment of facts,
misrepresentation or non-filing in order to evade taxes. It is 25 percent of
additional taxes assessed.
d. Other Penalties:
In the case of refraining from paying tax payable, or of tax evasion or
helping others evade taxes, other penalties may be applied. These penalties
may include ceasing activity temporarily or permanently, stopping the person
from leaving the country, or placing a levy and seizing the taxpayer’s
movable and immovable property.
   
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