- VAT gap is increasing in Poland, leading tax authorities to scrutinize tax settlements
- Experts note a rise in VAT controls and sanctions imposed on taxpayers
- Ministry of Finance data shows VAT gap growing since 2022, reaching 15.8% in 2023
- Increased tax authority activity with over 9,000 customs and tax controls in 2023
- Two key trends in controls: resurgence of VAT controls and more frequent imposition of VAT sanctions
- Tax authorities are focusing on detecting major offenses, including VAT fraud
- Discussions on maximum sanctions aim to prompt taxpayers to correct their declarations
Source: prawo.pl
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