Among the tools utilized by taxation authorities to prevent possible taxation arrears is the preventive freezing of assets. This is an action taken even before the authoritative decision is issued, which raises immense controversy. The IRS frequently uses this tool, and fresh court rulings give him the right, which raises questions about the limits of its usage and the effects on entrepreneurs.
Experts stress that blocking business accounts should only be utilized in exceptional situations to defend the state budget. However, the analysis shows that the fiscal application of this tool frequently and highly willingly, and the amounts of collateral are frequently much higher than those resulting yet from decisions.
The taxation office has started massive checks on accounts
It is besides worrying that the fight against the preventive freezing of assets is hard to win in court. As confirmed by the ultimate Administrative Court (NSA), the legitimate concern that the taxation work will not be fulfilled may happen even erstwhile books are kept unfairly or false accounting papers are used. This opens the door for the IRS to usage this tool widely, even erstwhile entrepreneurs effort to prove their integrity.
One of the cases that raised much controversy is the case of a car salesman. Although he tried to prove the correctness of his actions by presenting papers and evidence of purchases and sales, the court yet acknowledged the IRS, which led to a crucial amount of safety for the entrepreneur's assets.
As a society, we should consider the boundaries of specified activities by taxation authorities. Does it prevent the improvement of entrepreneurship and innovation? Does it not become a tool for the administration to force entrepreneurs easily? These questions require serious discussion and reflection by politicians and society.
They'll check where you got the money.
Similar controversy is besides raised by the number of cases where the IRS applies preventive freezing of assets. Over the last six years, the taxation office has blocked over 5 1000 bank accounts for nearly 443 million PLN. Of course, the aim of these measures is to combat possible taxation fraud, but is this not a tool that is besides widely used? Should the anticipation of blocking an entrepreneur's account be preceded by more detailed analyses and preventive measures?
The problem affects both entrepreneurs who feel blocked in their activities and society as a whole, which can be affected by specified actions in the form of limited economical development. Therefore, it is essential to rethink and possibly modify the practices of taxation authorities to prevent abuse. Of course, the fight against taxation fraud is highly important, but it is equally crucial to keep balance and justice towards honest entrepreneurs.
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]
