The main results of the project “Building capacities in advanced approaches and data-based tools for risk assessment and tax audits in Greece,” which was successfully completed marking a significant step towards modernizing tax controls, were presented at a special event hosted by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR).
The project was funded by the European Union and implemented within the framework of Technical Support (TSI), through SG Reform, in cooperation with the Swedish Tax Agency (STA). Through this joint effort, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue enhances its capabilities by adopting new technologies and methodologies. By leveraging artificial intelligence and big data analysis, IAPR significantly increases its effectiveness in identifying cases of high tax risk.
IAPR: Tax auditing with digital tools
- Pilot artificial intelligence and machine learning model: A system was developed that allows for more targeted and efficient selection of cases for tax auditing.
- Adoption of risk analysis methodologies: New approaches were applied for systematic assessment of tax risk, enabling audit mechanisms to focus where there is greater risk.
- Addressing modern forms of tax evasion: A specialized guide was developed for monitoring and auditing activities in e-commerce and cryptocurrencies, covering gaps that existed in these rapidly developing markets.
The event was welcomed by IAPR Governor Giorgos Pitsillis and attended by officials from the Independent Authority, as well as representatives from the European Union and the Swedish Tax Agency.
Giorgos Pitsillis stated: “The completion of this project demonstrates our strong commitment to adopting innovative practices and further strengthening our audit mechanisms. Through international cooperation and leveraging technology, we are modernizing and becoming more effective in our mission: to ensure fair taxation by fighting tax evasion, for the benefit of society and the economy.”
