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Overdue Tax Debts in Greece Surge to €112.5 Billion in October, with More Than 3.8 Million Taxpayers in Arrears
About 1.64 million taxpayers were already subject to such enforcement actions, representing just over 70 percent of those eligible.
Greece Projects Major Rise in Indirect Taxes by 2029 Amid Slowing Growth
Government projections show revenues rising from €44.1 billion in 2026 to €46.5 billion in 2029, an increase of roughly 5.4 percent over three years.
Few Beneficiaries, Huge Costs: Greece’s Property Tax Breaks Drive Billions in Lost Revenue
Tax exemptions on capital taxation in Greece are emerging as one of the country’s heaviest fiscal burdens, according to official figures in the 2026 state budget recently submitted to Parliament.
Greece Plans Rewards for Timely Taxpayers as Overdue Debts Surge
Officials are considering a so-called “white Tiresias” system, modeled on the country’s banking credit registry.
One in Five Greek Taxpayers Delays Payments as Tax Compliance Reaches 82%
Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has released new data showing that, despite an overall improvement in tax compliance, a significant share of taxpayers continues to fall behind on their obligations.
Greece Stands Out in Europe for Heavy Reliance on Indirect Taxes
Despite imposing one of the highest standard VAT rates in Europe at 24 percent, Greece tempers the burden through reduced brackets.
Greek Tax Relief Plan Falls Short of Covering Child-Rearing Costs
The tax breaks cover only a fraction of the financial burden.
Greek Families Struggle Under Tax Burden as Promises Go Unfulfilled
Figures from the OECD show that Greece remains among the most heavily taxed countries when it comes to families.
One in Five Greeks Fails to Pay Taxes on Time, Despite Overall Compliance Holding Steady
Between January and April 2025, timely tax payments in Greece reached €10.99 billion.
Greece Eyes Tax Cuts in 2026 as Revenues Surpass Expectations
Greece plans sweeping tax cuts in 2026, fueled by stronger-than-expected revenues and a growing budget surplus.
IMF to Governments: Make It Easier to Pay - But Harder to Evade -Taxes
The IMF stresses the need for a transparent and predictable legal framework, which helps foster trust between citizens and tax authorities.
Greece's Tax Authority Takes on Corruption: Key Strategy Under Review in 2025
Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) is entering a critical phase in its fight against corruption within the tax administration.
Greece Moves to Ease Tax Burden on Non-Profits Amid Legal Ambiguities
A new legislative initiative is set to tackle the legal hurdles that threaten the financial sustainability of non-profit organizations in Greece. The Finance Ministry plans to introduce reforms in parliament by March, focusing on the taxation framework that has long disadvantaged the sector.
Owning Property in Greece? You May Owe Taxes Even Without Local Income
If a foreign investor faces a tax assessment based on imputed income, they have the right to file an administrative appeal with the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) in Greece.