Taxes. 10 tips that trigger a tax audit

In 2021, the state collected 10.7 billion euros from tax audits, which is close to the record set in 2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic. Fidroit Group President Olivier Rosenfeld and Arkwood tax lawyer Arnaud Theilfer reveal to us the sensitive points that most often trigger requests for information from the tax administration or even inspections and possible tax adjustments, accompanied by sometimes heavy penalties.

1 – undeclared family loans

Beware of loans between spouses, for the benefit of a child or even, for example, between brothers and sisters. In the case of a loan of more than 5,000 euros, which is not registered with the tax authorities, the administration tends to consider the amounts provided as a disguised donation. “Lot repayment is often planned by interested parties. notes Maître Arnaud Tailfer, attorney at Arkwood. But it is often very long-term…