Severe measures in all IOTA countries to counter the spread of COVID – 19 virus continue to be in place and followed by all International Organisations. IOTA Secretariat continues to operate under distant work regime until further notice.
News
Changes in personnel at IOTA Secretariat
IOTA Secretariat is happy to announce two new members and one promotion. Ms. Tracey Brooks has joined the IOTA Secretariat as an International Tax Advisor and Ms. Diána Schreiter has joined as a Communication & Publication Specialist. Mr. Roman Bichevoy was promoted to Institutional Development Manager.
Postponing or Transforming ALL events to DIGITAL in March, April and May
As the international situation of COVID-19 virus spread makes us concerned about the excessive amount of travelling, IOTA Secretariat has decided to postpone or transform ALL of its events to DIGITAL for March, April and May.
New Head of National Revenue Administration in Poland
Ms Magdalena Rzeczkowska has been appointed to the position of Head of National Revenue Administration in Poland (DG) on 3th March 2020.
The Latvian tax administration has a virtual assistant – Tom
To make communication with the tax administration friendlier and more convenient, the Latvian State Revenue Service (SRS) has started using artificial intelligence and conversation technologies this year. Since 2nd January 2020, visitors to the Tax Administration’s website www.vid.gov.lv can meet chatbot Tom. With Tom’s assistance, people can receive answers to the most frequently asked questions outside standard hours of operation and locations.
Receipt Lottery – Tax Compliance Initiative in Latvia
In the six months since the kick-off of the Receipt Lottery, organized by the State Revenue Service of Latvia (SRS), a total of almost 9 million receipts have been received.
GOAL
ISORA 2020 completion and data usage - Workshop registration now open
We are pleased to invite delegates from your tax administration to a two-day training session on the collection and use of ISORA (International Survey on Revenue Administration) data. The workshop is co-organised by IOTA and the OECD FTA (Forum on Tax Administration) and hosted by the Norwegian Tax Administration (NTA).
The purpose of the training session is to:
Published: IOTA Report on Optimising the Process of Handling MAP Requests
The Report was published on 31 January 2020. It was prepared by Subgroup 2 of the IOTA Forum on Implementation of Measures to Counter Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS).
“CHANGE IS WINNING CONTEST" - Portuguese Tax and Customs Authority
Tax and Customs Authority from Portugal has joined MUDA – the Movement for Active Digital Use to promote the participation of the Portuguese into the digital world and help them to take advantage of the benefits associated with digital services.
The “Change is Winning Contest” is an initiative that aims to encourage the adherence to digital services provided by the different Entities Adhering to the Contest with the aim of promoting a more active, informed and responsible digital use by citizens.
George J. Pitsilis reappointed to the Independent Authority for Public Revenue in Greece
George J. Pitsilis, current President of IOTA, recently renewed his appointment by the Greek Government for a third term in a row, this time for a five-year duration, as Governor of the IAPR (Independent Authority for Public Revenue, Greece).
It's the first time in the modern history of Greece that an executive in such a crucial position gets approval by two different governments.