Intra-European Organisation of Tax Administrations (IOTA)

29/09/2026

🔎 IOTA Digital Workshop | Combating International Tax Avoidance

Last week, IOTA had the pleasure of hosting a two-day Digital Workshop on “Combating international tax avoidance and aggressive tax planning through the use of legal entities in tax havens.” The event brought together nearly 300 IOTA member tax officials to exchange experiences and practical approaches to identifying and challenging complex international tax avoidance schemes involving offshore structures.

💡 Discussions covered the substance-over-form principle, identifying hidden beneficial ownership, assessing real business activity, and recent developments in Global Minimum Tax rules.

🎤 A huge thank you to all expert speakers and participants for their valuable contributions and active engagement! The Workshop was facilitated by IOTA International Taxation Experts Alexandros Roukalis and Massimo Morarelli.

👉 Read more about the Workshop and its key discussions at ▶️ https://www.iota-tax.org/news/iota-digital-workshop-explores-approaches-to-combating-international-tax-avoidance-through-offshore-structures
We hope to see you soon at another IOTA event — online and in person! 🚀

22/09/2026

🗞️NEW IOTA PAPER IS OUT NOW

How can tax administrations make better use of real-time invoice data to strengthen VAT compliance and enforcement?🔍

The latest IOTA Paper, “Real-Time Invoice Data to Enforce VAT Outcomes: Designing an EU-Compatible Data Reconciliation Procedure (DRP) for the ViDA Era”, by Ferenc Vágujhelyi, former President of IOTA and former Commissioner of the National Tax and Customs Administration of Hungary (NTCA), explores the existing “VAT borrowing” challenge and presents a proposed Data Reconciliation Procedure (DRP) designed to reconcile invoice data and VAT declarations while preserving the principle of self-declaration and due-process safeguards.

🔎👉 Discover the key ideas and read the full paper at ▶️ https://www.iota-tax.org/ngsite/content/download/95753/601173
If you have relevant insights to share and are interested in publishing your own IOTA Paper, please reach out to the IOTA P*P in your Tax Administration and use the submission link in our monthly newsletter. We look forward to receiving your contributions.📑

In the meantime, if you wish to browse previous issues, please visit the dedicated IOTA Papers webpage at ▶️ https://www.iota-tax.org/publications/iota-papers

We wish you a good read!

10/09/2026

⏳ ONE WEEK TO GO!

The autumn season’s flagship IOTA event is just around the corner!
In 7 days, registration will close for the 7th IOTA Annual International Conference, taking place on 29–30 October 2026 in Budapest, Hungary.

🔐 Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Tax Administrations will be at the heart of this year’s Conference, bringing together IOTA members and international partners to exchange experiences, explore practical solutions and strengthen cooperation in protecting critical digital infrastructure and sensitive taxpayer information.

Over 1.5 days, the programme will feature:
💡 High-level discussions
🔎 Practical case studies
🤝 Interactive sessions
🛡️ Cybersecurity strategy, incident response and cyber culture
💻 Secure technologies and the future of resilient, trusted tax administrations

And there’s more! 🚀 A dedicated IOTA Expo will showcase innovative technological solutions supporting secure digital tax systems.

📅 Registration closes: 16 September 2026, close of business.
If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time!

We look forward to welcoming you to Budapest for two days of exchange, inspiration and collaboration. 🇭🇺

👉 Find out more and register at https://www.iota-tax.org/events/2026/7th-annual-international-conference-cybersecurity-and-data-protection-in-tax-administrations

04/06/2026

📢 Last week, IOTA had the pleasure of organising the Forum on Communication in Oslo, Norway, in close cooperation with the Norwegian Tax Administration / Skatteetaten, under the main theme “Media Strategies for Tax Administrations: Navigating Crises and Engaging Younger Generations.” 🇳🇴💬

The Forum brought together communication professionals from IOTA member tax administrations to exchange experiences and explore practical approaches to crisis communication, public trust, and engagement with future taxpayers in an increasingly digital environment.

🎤 Participants benefited from valuable contributions by speakers from the IOTA members of Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, Finland, Georgia, Italy, Ireland, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway, and Sweden, who shared their experiences in navigating communication challenges and connecting with younger generations through innovative campaigns, digital tools, and social media strategies.

💡 Through presentations, group discussions, and peer exchange, participants explored topics including crisis preparedness, media monitoring, coordinated communication responses, tax literacy, digital engagement, and communication strategies tailored to Generation Z.

✍ Read the full news article here ▶️ https://www.iota-tax.org/news/iota-forum-on-communication-media-strategies-for-tax-administrations-navigating-crises-and-engaging-younger-generations

✨ IOTA extends its sincere appreciation to the Norwegian Tax Administration / Skatteetaten for their outstanding cooperation and warm hospitality, and to all speakers and participants for their active engagement and valuable contributions to this inspiring exchange of knowledge and experiences. The Forum was facilitated by the Communication Specialist, Erika Szabó, and the International Taxation Expert, Oksana Stepanenko, from the IOTA Secretariat.

We hope to see you soon at another IOTA activity! 🚀

22/05/2026

📢 This week, IOTA successfully organised the Forum on Implementation of Measures to Counter Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) in a digital format via MS Teams, bringing together experts from IOTA member tax administrations, the OECD, and international partners to exchange practical experiences and discuss emerging challenges related to the implementation of BEPS measures. 🌍💻

The two-day Forum focused on key international taxation developments, including Pillar 2 implementation, the practical use of Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) data for risk analysis purposes, and the OECD’s latest guidance on remote permanent establishment. 🎯

Participants benefited from valuable contributions by speakers from the OECD, Sweden, Slovakia, Hungary, Finland, Romania, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Italy, who shared national experiences and practical approaches to addressing evolving international tax challenges.

👉 Read the full news article at ▶️ https://www.iota-tax.org/news/iota-forum-on-implementation-of-measures-to-counter-base-erosion-and-profit-shifting-beps2

👉 Explore our upcoming activities in the IOTA Work Programme Calendar at ▶️ https://www.iota-tax.org/events/grid/all

✨ We extend our sincere appreciation to all speakers and participants for their active engagement and valuable contributions throughout the Forum. Special thanks also to IOTA International Taxation Experts Alexandros Roukalis and Massimo Morarelli for expertly facilitating this dynamic two-day digital event.

We hope to see you at another IOTA activity soon! 🚀

14/05/2026

📢Last week, we had the pleasure of organising the IOTA Forum on Combating VAT Fraud in Tbilisi, Georgia, in close cooperation with the Georgia Revenue Service • შემოსავლების სამსახური. The event focused on the main theme “VAT Fraud Cases in Import and Export”.

The Forum brought together VAT experts from IOTA member tax administrations, international partner organisations, and enforcement bodies to exchange practical experiences and discuss emerging VAT fraud trends linked to e-commerce, virtual economies, fictitious exports, sanctions evasion, and risk analysis. 🎯

Participants benefited from valuable contributions by speakers from IOTA members Norway, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Azerbaijan, Sweden, Belgium, France, Georgia, Switzerland, Lithuania, and Italy, as well as expert insights from the OECD, DG TAXUD, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, Europol, and OLAF. 🌎🔓

👉 Read the full news article at ▶️ https://www.iota-tax.org/news/iota-forum-on-combating-vat-fraud-vat-fraud-cases-in-import-and-export

👉 Find our upcoming activities in the IOTA Work Programme Calendar at ▶️ https://lnkd.in/d6UR4XmE

✨ We extend our sincere appreciation to all speakers and participants for their active engagement and valuable contributions. Special thanks go to the Georgia Revenue Service • შემოსავლების სამსახური for the excellent organisation and hospitality. The Forum was facilitated by IOTA International Taxation Experts Massimo Morarelli and So Young Kim.

We hope to see you at another IOTA event soon! 🚀

On 6–7 May 2026, IOTA, in close cooperation with the Georgia Revenue Service, had the pleasure of organising the Forum on Combating VAT Fraud in Tbilisi, Georgia. The event brought together VAT experts from IOTA member tax administrations, international partner organisations, and enforcement bodie...

08/05/2026

📢 Last week, we successfully hosted the Case Study Workshop on Advanced Transfer Pricing Issues in Budapest, Hungary.

The two-day event featured four detailed case studies presented by IOTA members from Lithuania, Finland, Belgium, and Switzerland. It combined plenary sessions with interactive group discussions to promote peer learning. 🤸

We appreciate our expert speakers for contributing such valuable case studies:

🔸 Jurgita Staniulienė from Lithuania
🔹 Tiia Granfors from Finland
🔸 Jean-Sébastien Noville from Belgium
🔹 Jakob Lanz from Switzerland

🗝️ Throughout the workshop, the engaging format allowed participants to share knowledge, compare methods, and deepen their practical understanding of complex transfer pricing issues across various sectors and transaction types.

👉 Read the full news article at ▶️ https://www.iota-tax.org/news/iota-case-study-workshop-on-advanced-transfer-pricing-issues

👉 Find our upcoming activities in the IOTA Work Programme Calendar at ▶️ https://www.iota-tax.org/events/grid/all

👏 A heartfelt thank you to all participants for their active involvement and valuable contributions to this important discussion. The workshop was skillfully facilitated by IOTA International Taxation Experts Alexandros Roukalis and Ivana Donchevska, who led the discussions and fostered a lively, collaborative learning environment.

We hope to see you at another IOTA event soon! 🚀

On 29–30 April 2026, IOTA successfully held the Case Study Workshop on Advanced Transfer Pricing Issues in Budapest, Hungary, bringing together 37 tax officials from across the IOTA membership.

22/04/2026

📬New IOTA Report is out!🗞️

We are pleased to share that the latest IOTA Report on Implementation of Country-By-Country Reporting into Internal Rules and Procedures is now available online!

Developed by the IOTA Forum on BEPS Subgroup, the report provides updated insights from 23 member tax administrations on the use, challenges, and practical application of CbC reporting data in risk assessment and tax audits.

📊 Covering key areas such as data quality, access to CbC reports, and success stories, the report reflects the evolving role of CbC reporting as a critical tool in addressing BEPS risks and understanding multinational enterprises.

International Taxation Expert Alexandros Roukalis led this project from the IOTA Secretariat, while the Subgroup’s work was expertly managed by Simon Kimber from the United Kingdom.

👏 We extend our sincere thanks to all contributors for their valuable expertise and collaboration, including:

🔹 Werner Handler-Brosch, from Austria,
🔸 Geert Stuer from Belgium,
🔹 Juho Suomi from Finland,
🔸 Bálint Regő Páli from Hungary,
🔹 Georgia Thoikou from Greece,
🔸 Holdal Ola from Norway

👉 Find out more about the Report through this link https://www.iota-tax.org/news/the-latest-iota-report-on-implementation-of-country-by-country-reporting-into-internal-rules-and-procedures-is-now-available-online or by clicking on the image below. 👇

📩 Please note that the publication is accessible only to IOTA member tax officials with a registered account on the IOTA Web Portal.

A heartfelt thank you to all subgroup members and participating tax administrations for their dedication and expertise! 💼✨

21/04/2026

📢 Register now – IOTA Forum on Combating VAT Fraud

Calling on VAT experts in the IOTA Community to join us at the upcoming Forum on Combating VAT Fraud, taking place in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 6–7 May 2026.

⏳✍Book your spot today. Registration deadline for in-person participants: 24 April 2026

This year’s Forum will focus on “VAT Fraud Cases in Import and Export”, addressing emerging fraud trends across goods, services, and intangibles. Participants will explore real case studies and discuss detection methods, including the use of IT and AI tools, while exchanging practical experiences with peers and international partners.

🤝 The Forum will bring together experts from IOTA member tax administrations, as well as representatives from international organisations and enforcement bodies, to strengthen cooperation and share best practices in tackling VAT fraud.

👉 Learn more and register at https://www.iota-tax.org/events/2026/forum-on-combating-vat-fraud

👉 And discover our upcoming activities in the IOTA Work Programme Calendar at ▶️ https://lnkd.in/d6UR4XmE

This event will be facilitated by International Taxation Experts Massimo Morarelli and So Young Kim.

21/04/2026

📢 IOTA at the IMF Community of Practice in Vienna, Austria

Last week, IOTA participated in the Southeast Europe Tax Collection and Debt Management Community of Practice, hosted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Vienna, contributing to discussions on modern approaches to tax debt management. 🌿

🗝️ Our organisation was represented by the IOTA International Taxation Expert Ivana Donchevska, who contributed to the programme by presenting insights from the IOTA subgroup’s project on the Automation of Tax Debt Management Processes.

The event provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and regional cooperation, with a strong focus on automation, performance management, and digitalisation—key priorities for tax administrations today.

👉 Read the full news item at ▶️ https://www.iota-tax.org/news/iota-represented-at-the-imf-community-of-practice-event-in-vienna-austria

👏 We express our appreciation to IMF Expert Dmitri Jegorov for the invitation, as we also thank all organisers and participants for this productive exchange.