Movie, TV moguls told to heed law

High earners advised time remains to begin remedying any tax lapses

China's tax authorities reminded filmmakers, television production companies and related sectors, as well as those in high-income brackets, to look closely into their own taxpaying practices before Dec 31.

Those who make remedial payments to tax authorities for unpaid taxes will be exempt from administrative punishment and penalties, Xinhua reported on Monday, citing a statement released by the State Administration of Taxation on Oct 2.