Slovak Financial Administration uncovers 47 million euros in untaxed online sales

The Slovak Financial Administration has uncovered significant tax evasion and fraud, identifying over 47 million euros in untaxed income from online sales. This crackdown includes six criminal complaints filed following audits of digital platforms. Under current regulations, digital intermediaries must report data on sellers who conduct at least 30 transactions or earn more than 2,000 euros per platform annually.

Authorities clarified that individuals selling personal used items, such as old clothing or household goods, remain exempt from tax. However, those purchasing goods specifically to resell them for profit are classified as business entities and are subject to taxation.

In addition to online sales, audits revealed massive VAT fraud and illegal business activities. One individual was caught generating over one million euros in undeclared income through a car trading scheme involving imports from Germany and Belgium. Another company attempted to evade taxes by claiming fictitious exports to a shell company, resulting in a tax bill exceeding 462,000 euros. Furthermore, inspections of eKasa cash register systems identified 480 violations, primarily involving the failure to issue receipts, leading to fines totaling over 356,000 euros.