Does the Tax Office Already Know About Your Online Sales?
With the implementation of the EU DAC7 directive, by the end of January, online platforms enabling sales to private individuals (e.g., Allegro and Vinted) had to report information to the tax authorities about sellers who completed more than 30 transactions per year through their platform or whose transactions exceeded €2,000. This is another step in combating the so-called shadow economy.
What’s next?
The National Revenue Administration (KAS) is likely analyzing the submitted data and developing methods to identify taxpayers who have turned online sales into a regular source of income.
Of course, KAS will primarily be interested in those who have not properly reported their transactions for tax purposes.
Should you be worried about receiving a summons from the Tax Office?
According to regulations, private items sold more than six months after purchase do not generate taxable income, as long as the sale is not part of a business activity.
KAS will most likely focus on taxpayers who engage in large-scale online sales without registering a business, as well as those who, despite running a business, attempt to conceal its scale. The authorities may also pay attention to the frequency and quantity of sold items, which could indicate wholesale trade.
However, it seems unlikely that someone who only occasionally sells items online will be asked to provide explanations.
It’s worth taking a moment to evaluate your online sales activity today. If you have any doubts, consulting a tax advisor can help you navigate potential issues and ensure compliance in the future.