Hong Kong prostitute gets tax shock

A Hong Kong prostitute has been presented with a hefty tax bill after authorities estimated she had earned $HK3 million ($965,000) over five years in the world's oldest profession.

The woman, identified as Kitty, was confronted with a demand for $HK310,000 after being asked to explain how she obtained the cash to buy two flats in one of the world's most expensive cities.

"Who would know that someone working as a prostitute would need to pay tax?" Kitty was quoted as saying. She claimed to have been given the money by friends, including former clients, and family. Her explanation was rejected by the tax authorities.