In brief
If the Tax and Customs Administration considers that you have acted culpably, you may be fined. This can involve enormous amounts. In such cases, it pays to have an expert look into the matter.
In detail…
If the Tax and Customs Administration finds that you have paid too little tax, it may impose an additional assessment or additional assessment. If the tax authorities believe that you have acted culpably in paying too little tax, it may also impose a fine. A fine can also be imposed for other facts, such as not paying your taxes on time or not filing a tax return on time.
The amount of these fines can vary considerably. Maximum amounts are set by law, but these amounts are often moderate in the policy of the tax authorities. The Decree on Administrative Fines for the Tax Authorities contains rules on in which cases a lower and in which cases a higher one should be imposed.
In the first instance, a maximum fine is often imposed by the tax authorities. In those cases it is almost always worthwhile to lodge an objection and appeal. Please contact the lawyers of our section Tax law .
The Tax and Customs Administration can also impose fines on a consultant who would have acted maliciously. Our office also provides assistance to other professionals in the tax business.
Therefore please contact us directly if you want to present a problem to us.