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Government seeks to bolster tax collection ability (Updated)

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 7:04 pm
by Paphos Life
The cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill aimed at bolstering the state???s tax collecting ability, including a provision mandating the submission of tax returns by anyone with an income....

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Re: Government seeks to bolster tax collection ability (Updated)

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 10:16 pm
by mike strand2
This was mooted a couple of years ago, but obviously got 'put on the back burner' as it possibly didn't appeal to some folk with influence in high places!
It should also be a requirement that any payment over say €5 automatically gets a receipt showing the VAT. Officials would have the power to stop shoppers & ask to see the receipt. If unable to show a receipt, a penalty fine to both the shop & shopper would be issued. I believe this already operates in some countries.