- European countries failed to collect €128 billion in VAT in 2023.
- The VAT gap varied widely, from under 5% in Finland and Austria to over 20% in Romania and Malta.
- Causes include evasion, fraud, filing errors, limited administrative capacity, and policy decisions.
Source: news.bloomberglaw.com
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