Greece’s independent tax bureau (AADE) on Monday announced a total 1.34 million euros in fines against businesses, as derived from some 48,000 onsite inspections and audits.
The agency, officially called the Independent Authority for Public Revenue and itself the result of memorandum-mandated laws, did not, however, specify the time period for the tens of thousands of inspections.
An AADE announcement cited mobile teams of tax auditors active in both the mainland and islands, especially in high tourism regions, with the units of auditors and inspectors also alternating between areas.
Tax bureau inspectors are equipped with tablets connected to the tax bureau’s mainframe in near real time, while special software also employed to scan and evaluate daily data. The mobile audit teams also have access to complaints filed online – via Appodixi app – by customers who suspect they’ve been issued fraudulent receipts.
The value of concealed revenue cited from the 48,000 checks exceeds 20 million euros. Additionally, the temporary (48 hours) closure of 490 businesses was ordered.
