Siloed data
Tax authorities have difficulty fusing data from ecommerce
and Web platforms, tax submissions, and internal
databases to present cohesive profiles for individuals
or companies due to the complex nature of these data
sources and the fact that some sources must be obtained
from external agencies or entities.
As sellers increasingly move towards utilizing multiple
platforms to sell their goods and services, tax authorities
are witnessing an increase in abuse. Even when platforms
issue tax documentation, it is typically the responsibility of
12https://www.ifcreview.com/news/2023/february/europe-spain-to-clamp-down-on-
tax-fraud-by-digital-nomads-and-fake-non-residents/
13 https://thinkremote.com/digital-nomad-statistics/
Digital nomads, defined as individuals who work or travel outside of their
home country for more than half the year, are creating a challenge for
tax authorities. Complex rules regarding the origin of income, residency
qualifications, and the requirements of citizens often mean that digital
nomads should be reporting in multiple countries. Many don’t understand
the requirements, exploit loopholes, or simply refuse to report income,
meaning that countries are missing out on tax revenue. In 2023, Spain
announced it would “intensify its control on residents who artificially
reduce their fiscal bill by using the non-resident tax
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Digital nomads
As the digital economy becomes more commonplace and sophisticated,
tax authorities are struggling to detect and investigate tax evasion, within
the massive volumes of both structured and unstructured data spread
across siloed sources.
Challenges for Tax Authorities
+ Freelancers and expats often dodge taxes
owed to multiple countries
+ Spain is investigating digital nomads qualifying
as residents who are noncompliant
+ There are an estimated 35 million digital nomads worldwide
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Combatting
Tax Evasion
in the Digital
Marketplace
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Tax Evasion
in the Digital
Economy
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Challenges
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