Core Points - The Chinese tax authorities have exposed eight cases of illegal activities involving tax intermediaries, leading to penalties such as confiscation of illegal gains and fines [1][2] - This is the third time this year that the tax authorities have publicly disclosed such cases, indicating a significant increase in enforcement actions against tax intermediaries [1] Group 1: Cases of Illegal Activities - Some intermediaries were found to have introduced companies to issue false invoices, allowing downstream companies to illegally reduce their tax liabilities [1] - Other intermediaries engaged in illegal tax planning, helping clients inflate costs to evade taxes [1] - Certain intermediaries assisted gig economy workers in registering as individual businesses to minimize tax payments [1] - Some cases involved the registration of numerous shell companies to issue false invoices, often in collusion with tax officials [1] Group 2: Regulatory Framework and Enforcement - Legal regulations clearly define the responsibilities and boundaries for tax intermediaries, promoting compliance [2] - The implementation details of the tax collection management law specify legal liabilities for illegal practices by tax intermediaries [2] - The tax authorities have adopted measures such as credit score deductions and inclusion in key regulatory lists to penalize non-compliant intermediaries [2] - The National Taxation Bureau emphasizes ongoing support and regulation of the tax service industry, aiming to maintain a fair market environment and protect national tax security [2]