- Lithuania signed an agreement with the IMF for technical assistance to reduce VAT gap and shadow economy.
- The IMF will provide expert analysis and recommendations to improve tax collection and administration, focusing on VAT.
- The project includes analyzing VAT gap causes and developing recommendations, including automated information systems.
- The first interim report is expected in spring 2026, the second in autumn 2026.
- The goal is to use IMF recommendations for the 2027 budget to increase revenue, tax fairness, and public trust.
Source: finmin.lrv.lt
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