Assess and Avoid: The Role of KYC and Risk Assessment in Combating Tax Evasion and Money Laundering
By Irene Papadopoulou, Audit Partner and Risk Management Director, SOL Crowe | Business Partners, Nov-Dec, 2024
Distinct from tax avoidance, which concerns the reduction of tax liability through legal means, tax evasion is an illegal practice that involves deceitful actions through which taxpayers avoid paying taxes. Above certain amounts and by type of tax, tax evasion is considered a criminal offence under Greek tax law. An open secret in the business…