- In 2026, the Italian tax authority will automatically issue some low-risk VAT refunds using advanced technology and AI-driven risk analysis.
- The AI system will help refine risk indicators and suggest new ones, with full implementation planned for 2026.
- Automation will allow immediate refunds for low-risk cases, while high-risk cases will still require human review.
- Electronic invoicing and split payment measures have significantly reduced VAT evasion, halving it from over €35 billion in 2015 to €17.8 billion in 2021.
- From 2021 to 2025, preventive controls on building bonuses blocked fraudulent credits worth over €7.8 billion.
Source: eutekne.info
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