More than 7 out of 10 taxpayers have already submitted their statement to AADE – One month before the expiration of the deadline on July 15 – and to date more than 4.8 million have been filed tax returns.
The processing of the clearances made by AADE shows that 68% are either zero or credit, which relieves the corresponding taxpayers of additional charges or even reimburse them. Specifically, 1,127,431 taxpayers are entitled to a tax refund, with the average of 341 euros, while about 1.55 million tax returns lead to payments, with an average tax of EUR 1,810.
Of the total statements, less than half – specifically 2.2 million – is zero.
The rate of submission of statements is followed by intensive controls by the AADE audit departments, which use this year’s campaign to search for non -declared income. In this context, the establishment of a specialized digital intersection unit is proceeding, with the aim of fully utilizing data analysis technologies and artificial intelligence.
Peak technology in control of tax evasion
The new unit will consist of executives specializing in IT and Big Data, and will have access to an enlarged network of data, both from the domestic market and international platforms – such as overseas stock markets and digital assets purchases. The aim is to enhance real -time intersections and to disclose tax evasion and money laundering.
The use of sophisticated algorithms, the analysis of digital pricing details and the collection of information from the Internet and social media compose the new digital weapons of tax administration. The design also includes the future expansion of Customs controls, with a special targeting of the fight against smuggling.
The 4 basic controls
AADE has put into operation four major audit programs, with the aim of combating tax evasion and detecting undeclared income:
- Audit for Income from abroad (DAC1): By October 2025, the tax administration will have completed the intersection of at least 50% of the information it receives through European DAC1 Directive with the tax returns of 2020. The action focuses on deposits and other income from Greek taxpayers.
- Zero VAT proceedings with active business activity: Priority is given to the recognition of businesses submitted by zero VAT declarations for 2024, although they had normal operation by the end of 2023. In 2023, 1,706 such incidents were identified, which after interventions were reported.
- 3. Synchronized checks on employee tax (FMS) and contributions to EFKA: The comparison of FMM declarations with detailed periodic statements (DPA) to EFKA aims to detect businesses with divergences in their statements. The procedure is automated and supported by the mandatory electronic submission of analytical data per employee.
- Retroactive salaries and pensions of 2021: Taxpayers who received retroactive amounts in 2021 are called upon to declare them by July 2025. Their non -declaration brings fines and surcharges, while those who proceed with a proper declaration are exempt from sanctions and can regulate them up to 48.
Mydata: Real -time digital control
Complete activation of Mydata accelerates AADE’s turn to digital supervision. Now, VAT statements are automatically drawn up on the basis of e -books, reducing the need for on -the -spot checks. The next step is to integrate the data into Form E3, to determine taxable income directly from the digital environment.