Optimistic that if there are no exogenous factors, the results in the treatment of tax evasion will be very well in 2025, the Commander of the Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE) appeared, George Pitsilis In an interview with RES-EIA journalist on the sidelines of the 10th Delphi Economic Forum.

“We are optimistic that in 2025, if we do not have anything exogenous that disrupts the functioning of the European and world economy, to the extent that we cannot predict it, then we will go very well in the matter of dealing with tax evasion,” Mr Pitsilis said. In this effort, AADE’s main tool will be, as the strengthening of My Data noted.

A key tool in this effort will be, as Mydata noted. “Mydata’s enhancement is our main tool right now,” the commander said, adding: “All that we have said, the digital clientele coming (starting Monday), the digital shipping note, mandatory electronic pricing, we believe that they will help even more and more. In general we have to be data driven (data driven). “

As far as targeted checks are concerned and how they work, it has given the results of the implementation of POS. “From the interconnection of POS with the cash, a wealth of information came out. It is also much easier for us to compare POS movements with cash movements. Already such checks are targeted because the information is available and we have a very high success rate. That is, the business sees, recognizes the mistake, pays, and now knows that it is being monitored. What we must all know in general is that we now have much better tools to monitor offenses, “Mr. Pitsilis said.

Asked about tax justice issues and the need to reduce the number of taxpayers who resort to the courts, Mr. Pitsilis said: “This was one of the first things we managed and managed and personally when I took over as Secretary General of Public Revenue. The awarding of tax justice by the tax administration itself, the recognition of its mistake, that is, is fundamental to the relationship of trust we want to have with citizens. As in all people’s relationships, if you do not recognize your mistake, you do not build confidence. So we want the same. If we have made a mistake, let us first recognize it, so that the citizen does not need to suffer and go to court. The effort is attributed. The process of resolving disputes is now close to 95% if I am not mistaken in all the cases examined. And whether we agree or disagree with the citizen, however, we explain why. So there is transparency. These decisions are made public. So everyone knows our reasoning. Yes, it is not excluded that we are wrong in this crisis as well. Everyone makes mistakes, but at least it’s not something that comes into a drawer and it’s over. It is something that is public and everyone sees and this has led to a reduction in the cases that end up in the courts. “

Lastly, asked about the new taxation system for freelancers implemented last year and sparked reactions, and if this is right, Mr. Pitsilis noted: “I will only say the following. It is a matter of common sense, to say that you get less than your employee is out. That doesn’t stand. So I think this taxation is a first step of rationalization. The books are there. The possibility of questioning is there. If one really believes that something is not true then it can say ” Come and check me ”. They have this opportunity. But we generally understand that one cannot operate for years and only have damage or get less than what an employee comes out. “