Independent Authority for Public Revenue

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reiterated his government's commitment to "gradual, fiscally sustainable tax cuts," enabled by increased state revenue from economic growth, GDP gains, debt reduction and a crackdown on tax evasion.

The political establishment had at first appeared allergic to the idea of an independent agency tasked with detecting tax evasion and collecting public revenue. 

The government is looking for ways to make use of empty houses and apartments to boost supply and pressure prices downward.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue estimates that there are 600,000 vacant properties around the country.

Electronic payment methods and real-time monitoring of expenses and revenue streams have made individuals and corporations more likely to pay their dues in time, data from the Independent Authority for Public Revenue show.

The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, in collaboration with all relevant Ministries, is activating the framework of state aid to support the areas of Attica affected by the August 11, 2024, fire. Some of these measures also apply to other areas impacted by fires during the summer of 2024.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue, known by its Greek acronym AADE, demands that its inspectors bring in revenue amounting to five times the cost of inspections. AADE Governor George Pitsilis notes that, while the collection of fines for tax code violations has improved, still only a small percentage of the attested fines is collected.

A new form of tax evasion has been brought to light by the inspectors of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue, related to private parties organized in luxury villas in Mykonos.

These are parties advertised on social media as officially organized by event planning companies and conducted legally.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue is planning the complete automation of communication with the tax office, with many obligations already completed digitally.

Taxpayers now have the ability to pay taxes, make appointments with the tax office, save all the necessary tax documents, and be updated on payment deadlines from their smartphones.