- The European Commission has proposed a legislative amendment to strengthen cooperation between EPPO, OLAF, and Member States to fight VAT fraud.
- The proposal establishes a legal basis for information exchange and access to VAT data, aiming to improve detection and reduce financial losses from fraud.
- In 2023, VAT losses from Missing Trader Intra-Community (MTIC) fraud were estimated between €12.5 billion and €32.8 billion, with Eurofisc detecting €12.7 billion in fraudulent transactions.
- The amendment seeks to provide EPPO and OLAF with direct, centralized access to VAT information and simplified communication with Eurofisc, addressing current gaps in cross-border investigations.
- The proposal will be submitted to the European Parliament and Council for adoption.
Source: taxheaven.gr
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