Tax Troubles for Celebrities: A Reflection of Global Inequality? A Spanish court has acquitted Shakira of tax fraud charges, clearing her name after a dispute over her residency status in the country from 2011.
The singer's case highlights the complexities of tax residency rules, which often favor the wealthy.
Tax residency is typically determined by physical presence, with a threshold of 183 days or more establishing residency in most countries, including Spain.