Admitted tax evasion and tax fraud caused damage to the state budget exceeding 52 million dinars

According to the latest investigative report published on the official portal of the Tax Administration of Serbia, the state budget was impaired by more than 52 million dinars due to a combination of tax evasion and fraudulent activities uncovered during the past fiscal period. The findings were released in a detailed press statement dated 31 July 2026, highlighting the collaborative effort between the Tax Administration, the Anti-Corruption Agency, and the Ministry of Finance to identify irregularities in taxpayer declarations and financial reports. The investigation revealed that a significant number of corporations and high‑net‑worth individuals had deliberately under‑reported income, overstated expenses, and employed complex offshore structures to conceal taxable bases. Specific cases involved the misuse of value‑added tax refunds, illicit cash transfers, and falsified accounting records that collectively amounted to the staggering financial loss. The Tax Administration has announced a series of remedial measures, including stricter audit protocols, enhanced digital monitoring of tax filings, and proposals for legislative amendments to close loopholes that facilitate such evasion. Additionally, the authority has called on citizens to report suspicious financial activities through a dedicated hotline, emphasizing the role of public cooperation in safeguarding the integrity of the national fiscal system. The statement underscores the government’s commitment to restoring confidence in the budgetary process and ensuring that future fiscal shortfalls are avoided through proactive enforcement and transparency initiatives.

http://www.purs.gov.rs/odnosi-s-javnoscu/novosti/4608609/utajom-poreza-i-poreskom-prevarom-ostetio-drzavni-budzet-za-vise-od-52-miliona-dinara.html