Tax audits: Can the tax authority use taxpayers' social media?
According to an article published by Le Monde, information shared by taxpayers on social media could be used by the tax authority as evidence during audits.
On September 12, Le Monde examined whether France's tax authority could rely on social media to audit taxpayers.
According to the newspaper, publicly posted data shared by individuals on these platforms could be collected and used by the tax authority as part of its audit functions.
Adrien Merchadier, a lawyer at CMS Francis Lefebvre law firm, cited by Le Monde, warns about the potential consequences of this practice. "Collected data can serve as evidence to justify tax adjustments," he stated, according to statements reported by the newspaper.
The article does not specify, in the available excerpt, the exact legal framework governing this practice or the concrete procedures for data collection by the tax authority. Le Monde also does not indicate whether this matter is the subject of recent legislation or specific case law.
This information fits into a broader context of digitalization in tax audit methods, though no additional details are provided in the available portions of the article.
Sources
- L’administration fiscale peut-elle utiliser les réseaux sociaux pour contrôler les contribuables ? — Le Monde — Une
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