A supply to someone who turns out to be a fraudster is not a VAT taxable transaction, even if the fraud is discovered after the goods have been delivered.
Fraudsters prey not only on ordinary people, but also on entrepreneurs. And it might seem absurd to demand tax from someone who has been robbed. Unfortunately, not for the tax office. Fortunately, the Provincial Administrative Court in Łódź left no stone unturned in its interpretation leading to taxation of theft.
A hustler on the offensive
The case concerned a company from the textile industry. In the application for an interpretation, she explained that during the fair she was contacted by a person impersonating a foreign contractor. The fraudster pretended to be a person acting on behalf of an Italian company that was a manufacturer and distributor of fabrics. The conclusion showed that the company had not acted hastily. She corresponded…
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