It is a well-established reality: since the "Bercy lock" was unlocked at the end of 2018 in order to strengthen the fight against tax fraud, the tax authorities now have a formidable weapon that makes many companies tremble during organized checks. The companies targeted by adjustments in an amount greater than 100,000 euros and accompanied by heavy penalties (40% or more) indeed see their files automatically sent to justice, the prosecutor can then initiate criminal proceedings. Previously, it was the tax administration that decided to file a complaint. Result: the number of cases transferred to the prosecution last year has simply ... doubled. Of the 1,826 cases sent in 2019, 965 corresponded to automatic transmissions, according to the annual activity report of the General Directorate of Public Finance (DGFiP) published on July 15.
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