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Covering Deemed Income Through Parental Gifts: AADE Clarifies the Framework
AADE has issued important clarifications regarding the use of donations and parental gifts for covering deemed income assessments (“tekmiria”). The new guidance addresses long-standing practical issues arising from timing discrepancies between the transfer of funds and the submission of relevant tax declarations, ….
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Joint Accounts: Inheritance Tax Exemption and the Limits of the Framework
Joint bank accounts have long constituted a key instrument for managing deposits, both for practical purposes and for estate planning. Their tax treatment, particularly in the event of the death of a co-holder, has repeatedly engaged the tax administration and case law, with the core framework remaining stable, albeit not free from interpretative tensions.
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Digitalisation of Taxation: New Challenges for Taxpayers and Professionals
The Greek tax administration is entering a more advanced and mature phase of digital transformation. This shift goes beyond the electronic filing of tax returns and extends to the continuous monitoring of transactions, income streams and changes in assets.
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European Newsletter – Step in Tax No 1/2026
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤. The second issue of 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒂𝒙 is now live: Andersen 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞, designed for managers, CFOs, SMEs and multinational groups operating in cross-border environments.
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Joint and Several Liability of the Tax Representative: Time for a Rationalisation of the Institutional Framework
The recent Decision DED 1343/2025 regarding the joint and several liability of the tax representative for the payment of VAT serves as a clear reminder that this institution constitutes a critical tool for safeguarding public revenues
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European Newsletter – Step in Tax
The tax landscape in Europe and worldwide is changing fast. Companies and tax managers need clear insight to make confident business decisions. That’s why our International Tax experts are launching the newsletter 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑝 𝑖𝑛 𝑇𝑎𝑥.
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Council of State Decision 2229/2024: VAT Refund for Conference Expenses of Pharmaceutical Companies
The Supreme Administrative Court (Council of State) Decision No. 2229/2024 concerns the VAT refund for expenses related to the organization of scientific conferences by pharmaceutical companies.
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VAT in the Digital Age: What’s changing and what it means for businesses
The European Union is preparing to bring significant changes to the Value Added Tax (VAT), with the aim of modernizing it and reducing tax evasion. According to the European Commission, EU countries lost €99 billion in unpaid VAT in 2020 alone, much of which is related to cross-border fraud.
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Tax Policy on Tips in EU Countries
Tips constitute a significant portion of income for workers, especially in the hospitality and food service industries. In Greece, recently, an intense debate was sparked following the government’s decision to tax tips, with an exemption of up to €300 per month.
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Digital Transaction Fee
The Digital Transaction Fee introduced with the enactment of Law 5135/2024 replaces the old Stamp Duty Code and comes into effect on 01/12/2024. Transactions executed up to and including 30/11/2024 will be subject to the Stamp Duty.
