The State Tax Service published its monthly video bulletin “Tax News: September” on 2 October 2026, summarizing key legislative amendments, enforcement actions, and service innovations during September 2026. The 12-minute video, available on the official YouTube channel and the e-taxes portal, covers the entry into force of the amended VAT Code provisions on electronic invoicing for B2G transactions, the launch of the “Risk-Based Audit Selection” algorithm, and the results of the “Excise Stamp Verification” mobile app pilot. The bulletin also highlights the Tax Service’s participation in the OECD Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information peer review.
Key Takeaways
- Mandatory B2G E-Invoicing: As of 1 September 2026, all suppliers to government entities must issue electronic invoices via the centralized e-invoice platform; non-compliance triggers a 5% penalty on the transaction value.
- Risk-Based Audit Engine: The new AI-driven algorithm selects audit candidates using 42 risk indicators, reducing random audits by 60% and increasing additional tax assessments per audit by 35%.
- Excise Mobile App: The “Excise Check” app, allowing consumers and retailers to verify excise stamp authenticity via smartphone, recorded 500,000 scans in its first month, identifying 1,200 counterfeit products.
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