How TaxPro was able to completely end a fine procedure for VAT evasion
Initial situation: Investigation proceedings for reckless VAT evasion
A fine procedure was initiated against the client on suspicion of negligent evasion of VAT .
A hefty fine was on the table – in addition to the risk of negative tax consequences.
TaxPro was able to turn this situation around thanks to more than 30 years of experience in tax law and consistent enforcement against the tax authorities.
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Strategy: Clarification of the facts and risk assessment by TaxPro
TaxPro analyzed the case files, prepared its legal opinion, and asserted that there was no breach of duty within the meaning of Section 378 of the German Tax Code (AO). It demonstrated that the discrepancies were due to comprehensible and non-criminal causes .
Result: Fine proceedings discontinued – no penalty, no further consequences
The tax office discontinued the proceedings according to Section 47 OWiG
The client remained completely unpunished
There was no fine, no registration, no follow-up audit
What you should take away from this:
There is also scope and defense options for tax offenses
TaxPro knows the arguments of the fine and criminal law enforcement agencies – and acts preventively, quickly and legally
A timely prepared procedure can completely avoid unpleasant consequences
TaxPro has successfully concluded numerous administrative offense proceedings – with a 100% success rate in similar cases.