Ratio of Large Taxpayers Subject to Tax Audits Increased

As a result of the ongoing tax audits, 31.3% of large taxpayers were subjected to inspections, meaning nearly one in every three large taxpayers fell within the scope of the audit. Under the Tax Inspection Board's Surveillance and Compliance Program, 16,307 taxpayers in the high-income bracket were audited.

Audit Rate Among Large Taxpayers Rose

As a result of the ongoing efforts, 31.3% of large taxpayers were subjected to tax audits. While this rate was around 11% in past years, nearly one in every three large taxpayers has now been brought within the scope of the inspection.

Taxpayer Audit Rates Across Other Scales

The tax audit rate for medium-sized taxpayers stood at 7.3%, while this rate was recorded at 1.1% for small-sized taxpayers.

Scope of the Surveillance and Compliance Program

A total of 16,307 taxpayers were placed under scrutiny within the scope of the Surveillance and Compliance Program implemented by the Tax Inspection Board targeting the high-income bracket. Analyses and audits conducted within the framework of the program have begun to yield results.

Tax Base Increases and Those Failing to File Returns

The tax base increased by taxpayers under the program reached 48.7 billion liras. While it was determined that approximately 7,000 individuals had never filed tax returns in past periods, a significant portion of these individuals declared income for the first time following the study.

Increases Achieved in Tax Types

As a result of the carried-out audits and increases in declarations, the increase in personal income tax declarations amounted to 6.7 billion liras. The increase in the corporate tax base of companies reached 33.9 billion liras.

Perception Regarding the Distribution of Audits

The data in question revealed that, contrary to the perception occasionally voiced in the public sphere that tax audits are predominantly directed at small businesses and tradespeople, large-scale and high-income taxpayers are a significant target in the audits.

Individuals with Detected Inconsistencies

Individuals evaluated as earning high incomes but exhibiting inconsistencies between their declarations and their living standards or partnerships in companies were also comprehensively brought within the scope of the audit.