The Ministry of Finance is tracking down receipts. Fines worth several million have been imposed

In the first five months of 2021, the National Revenue Administration (KAS) detected 4,379 cases of irregularities related to the issuance of fiscal receipts. It reported this to the Ministry of Finance.

“Verifying purchases” of KAS officials

This is the result of the so-called “verification purchases” carried out by the National Tax Administration from January to May. Based on these inspections, the Ministry of Finance imposed a total of 4,379 fines for the amount of PLN 6.89 million. “The fiscal receipt, although seemingly insignificant, is of great importance for the functioning of the entire economy. Dishonest entrepreneurs, in order to avoid paying taxes, do not issue receipts or issue them in an incorrect form (e.g. a so-called waiter’s receipt), and even collect receipts left by customers to cancel them,” describes the Ministry of Finance.

Meanwhile, failure to issue a receipt, despite the obligation, is a fiscal offence. The Ministry explains that such behavior is unfair to the customer who paid tax in the price of the goods or services. In addition, a dishonest entrepreneur will also be more competitive than one who pays taxes honestly.

MF encourages reporting dishonest sellers

The ministry also encourages reporting sellers who have not issued a receipt. If someone wants to demonstrate such a “civic” approach, they can do so:

• in every tax office,

• via the 24/7 free emergency line 800 060 000,

• on email: (email protected),

• via the free and anonymous e-Paragony application – more information at podatki.gov.pl/e-paragony.

The Ministry of Finance reminds that the fiscal receipt should contain the inscription “fiscal receipt”, the issuer’s Tax Identification Number, the name and address of the point of sale and a centrally placed logo and unique cash register number.