Conversation so far:
What was the tax case involving?
the Beijing Local Taxation Bureau demanded a total of over 12 million yuan (US$1.85 million) from Beijing Fa Ke Cultural Development Ltd.
in unpaid taxes and fines.

Question: Were they able to pay this?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Beijing Fa Ke Cultural Development Ltd. able to pay 12 million yuan in unpaid taxes and fines?