- 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
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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