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Slovakia tax and economic crime enforcement

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The Slovak Financial Administration and the Criminal Fiscal Administration (KÚFS) have reported a record increase in detected tax and economic crimes. Authorities filed 1,364 criminal complaints, the highest number in three years, with KÚFS investigating cases causing state budget damages exceeding 771.5 million euros. The value of assets seized in criminal proceedings reportedly increased nearly fivefold compared to 2023. Efforts to combat fraud have seen a significant rise in international cooperation, with international requests increasing from 297 in 2024 to 1,032 in the most recent reporting period. Domestic enforcement is supported by the ‘Tax Shield,’ a joint expert team between the Financial Administration and the Police Force. Specific investigations have highlighted significant evasion in digital sectors, including the identification of over 47 million euros in untaxed income from online sales. Audits of digital platforms led to six criminal complaints. Other identified fraudulent activities include a car trading scheme generating over one million euros in undeclared income and VAT fraud involving fictitious exports. Additionally, Recent data shows that intensified inspections of eKasa cash register systems resulted are impacting revenue reporting. Between January and August, authorities conducted over 18,000 field inspections, a 38% increase compared to the previous year, resulting in over 3,500 violations and fines exceeding 356,000 euros due to failures to issue receipts. totaling nearly 3 million euros. Notably, businesses inspected for non-compliance saw reported revenues rise by more than 17% in the 15 days following an inspection. High-risk sectors experienced the largest gains, specifically restaurants, which saw revenue increases of over 83 million euros, followed by hair salons and dental clinics.

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