‘Black’ leases are the next scope of the Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE), in the context of broader planning to deal with tax evasion in the area of real estate.
In the summer – with the culmination of tourist traffic – crossing on real estate, which are declared as “closed” but are actually inhabited or rented without the relevant income in the tax office, ERTnews reports. Reportedly, the AADE plan provides for the cross -checking of data from E2 and E9 statements with electricity consumption based on the accounts of energy providers.
The aim is to identify cases where properties have been declared as non -electrified or gaps, while … watches write small or large power consumption, witnessing permanent or periodic use.
Properties in areas with increased tourist traffic will be at the forefront of intersections, as there are indications that There are many owners who avoid declaring their rents to tourists by collecting rents without paying taxes.
Especially for cities and areas where short -term leasing blooms (Airbnb etc), meticulous intersections will be made especially when there are statements that the properties are inactive.
It is a secret secret that thousands of short -term leases are “baptized” and are essentially ‘unofficial’ rentals. Impression (due to size) is also caused by the element resulting from the housing census carried out by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), according to which in Greece they are empty and not used 750,000 properties!
In terms of intersections, as AADE executives explain, they will be automated, using digital tools already in operation, as well as artificial intelligence. The findings will lead to the sending of notices to the owners, while in the … thorny cases they will follow checks and fines for undeclared income and non -compliance with tax liabilities.
Changes
At the same time the Ministry of Finance It examines modifications within the three -year tax exemption for natural persons who lease homes up to 120 sq.m.which remained closed for at least three years and are re -registered for long -term lease. Under the current regime, the exemption is lost if the tenant retires before the completion of 36 months, even if a new contract is followed immediately.
The planned arrangement will allow for successive contracts within the same three years, provided that the property does not remain empty. For example, one owner will be able to rent the same immovable property for a year and then to another for another 18 months, without losing the tax benefit.
The promoted measure aims to increase housing supply, especially in cities and islands, where housing needs of alternate teachers, doctors, seasonal workers and public officials are enormous.