Tax offices in Poland late launched a fresh strategy to combat taxation avoidance by sending alleged "warning letters". These letters are addressed to selected taxpayers and are intended to inform them of the taxation office's awareness of suspicious taxation practices. However, it is just the tip of the iceberg in actions to regulate taxation irregularities.
These "warning lists" are just the first step – they effort to draw attention to possible irregularities in taxation settlements. In practice, they mainly concern illegal activities, specified as business activities without registration or taxation avoidance.
The answer to these lists is crucial – The Authority encourages dialog and cooperation to clarify the situation. However, it is worth noting the consequences of ignoring specified correspondence. Failure to respond may consequence not only in taxation control but besides in a breach of taxation rules, which in turn leads to financial and legal sanctions.
Tax experts powerfully urge that taxpayers who receive specified letters contact the taxation Office immediately and supply all essential explanations. Avoiding dialog or delaying consequence can only exacerbate the situation and lead to major taxation problems. It is crucial to be liable and actively engage in the process of explaining any doubts.
METHODS FOR MONITORING TAXABLE ACTIVITY
According to the information published in the “Lega Artis”, the taxation Offices besides closely track economical activity in the network, including social networking sites and auction platforms. Their aim is to verify whether online activities are consistent with data recorded in company registers. If irregularities are detected, the taxation authorities may take further steps in the investigation. Both sellers and trading platforms will be required to guarantee transparency in the transactions carried out. The monitoring of online sales will shortly be facilitated by fresh laws. fresh regulations will force e-commerce platforms to collect and share seller data if their yearly transaction value exceeds EUR 2 000 or they do a minimum of 30 transactions. The first results of these actions are to be seen next year.
However, this is not the end of the changes, as the introduction of e-invoices (KSeF) is besides intended to contribute to the fast detection of any abuse. Nevertheless, entrepreneurs fear fresh regulations, fearing penalties for possible errors in specified an invoice. Correcting them may be problematic, as earlier accountants had carefully checked and corrected any inaccuracies before sending the document, and this will now be difficult. This may require the accounting officer himself to be active in the invoicing process. However, most companies usage interior accounting services, so they usually deal with this aspect.
MEANING OF PREVENTION ACTION
The "behavioral lists" approach aligns with the global trend in taxation law, which increasingly focuses on prevention and education as a tool for combating taxation offences. This information to taxpayers about possible irregularities gives them the chance to correct the situation on their own before the authorities initiate formal control procedures.
This trend is the consequence of a changing approach to taxation enforcement in the world. Increased emphasis is placed on preventive measures to prevent possible taxation infringements even before they occur. This thought is based on trust in taxpayers, offering them an chance to self-correct their actions, which can counteract more serious consequences in terms of legal procedures or financial penalties.
Following this way in the Polish taxation strategy results from the desire to make a more effective and flexible approach to detecting irregularities before it would require stricter enforcement measures. This method, although it may seem milder, actually contributes to raising taxpayers' awareness and involving them in the taxation compliance process as early as possible in the detection of possible inconsistencies.
Ignacy Michałowski
OSINT investigator with experience in global journalism projects. It has been publishing materials for over 20 years for the largest releases. In social activities he engaged in various projects and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of people, especially those of mediocre communities. He was besides active in the fight for human rights. Contact: [email protected]
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