El Pais (English version) From now on, the Spanish Tax Agency will intensify its use of social networking sites such as Facebook in its fight against fraud.
They have a lifetime job!
I hope that they start with searching for illegal rentals, here in the marina. Many other boats are now doing also B&B and/or Self Catering rental.
But unfortunately all their visitors are family, friends etc …..??
Inspectors will search the internet for information about suspected tax dodgers, including data about their family ties and professional contacts that could shed light on their movements, particularly any undeclared business activities.
Tax inspectors already resort to social networks for signs of assets that do not correspond with suspected evaders’ income statements. But now, investigators will take their search further. The agency is also planning to use special computer programs to trawl the web for more comprehensive information about their targets……..
The agency also has a dedicated group of workers who analyse websites, blogs and other online platforms in search of clues. Some of their most popular targets are home rentals and car sale websites.
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I agree with you C&I. It applies in particular to the Catalan authorities. They made a big noise about registering for HUT apartment rentals but I still find that in Homeaway, Holidaylettings and all the big sites that the vast majority of adverts don't have a registration number. Many of these are posted by API estate agents. It is unfair to people who toe the line.
If they actually had an easy to use and fair system for paying rental tax, they would doubtlessly have far more people willing to to pay it, instead of the present jumping through the necessary hoops.
I could not believe how many accountants/gestors and even lawyers say it's too much hassle and they can't even figure out the rules themselves.
I think the Spanish tax people should look at their own problems first before chasing after lost money.
