230 undeclared workers found in 402 inspections

(Patria) - Inspectors of the Tax Administration of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina conducted 402 inspections on Friday and the weekend (August 11-13, 2023) in the wider area of the Federation of BiH, which included taxpayers engaged in hospitality, trade, bakery, and other service activities.

During the inspections, 230 undeclared workers were discovered, 163 taxpayers failed to record sales through fiscal devices, 12 taxpayers did not have fiscal devices installed, and 14 establishments operated without a work permit from the competent authority.

Due to the identified irregularities: employment of undeclared workers, failure to record sales through fiscal devices, absence of fiscal devices, and operating without a permit, 76 establishments were sealed, and 325 misdemeanor orders were issued with a total of 834,250.00 BAM in fines.

The Tax Administration calls on courts to impose sanctions promptly and in the legally prescribed amounts to ensure a faster and greater preventive effect. Sanctions imposed quickly, even if smaller, have a greater impact than larger sanctions imposed after a long time.

Imposing sanctions after several years, and at an amount less than the legal minimum, has little educational effect on taxpayers and compliance with the law.

Inspection activities to control the legality of taxpayer operations and prevent the grey economy will continue in the future. Therefore, taxpayers with identified irregularities are urged to align their operations and comply with the law to avoid sanctions and unnecessary costs.

Taxpayers who have not submitted income tax and contribution returns on time are urged to do so as soon as possible and to check the accuracy of their MIP-1023 forms, and to pay public revenues. Taxpayers who have been notified of an upcoming inspection and have not submitted all tax returns are urged to do so as soon as possible.