FInanzämter should be happy for some people’s desire for revenge.Once a relationship ends in a fierce quarrel or very disappointed, the ex-partner will definitely report a lot Tax violation authorities. Even former business friends and employees or jealous neighbors sometimes exhibit similar behaviors. In addition, in any case, the tax issue is usually a sensitive issue.
The online reporting platform shown in Baden-Württemberg on Monday allows anonymous submission of information about tax evaders, which aroused heated discussions. However, for most people in Germany, it may not be possible to obtain anonymous information about tax fraudsters through such portals. At least this is the result of an online survey conducted by the polling agency Yougov on Thursday among 1,607 participants, who represent the German population 18 years and older.
Based on this, 59% of respondents answered that such a reminder is attached to Finance company At least it is unlikely for them. On average, about one-fifth of German citizens (21%) will use a discount like the new platform. 7% said they are likely to do so. 18% of survey participants did not provide any information.
There are differences between the sexes. Therefore, men are more likely to use it than women—27% of men and 17% of women.
Minister of Finance of Baden-Wurttemberg Daniel Bayaz (The Green Party) activated the portal to strengthen the fight against tax evaders. Therefore, it has been criticized by the Alliance and FDP. Bayaz pointed out that other federal states also have similar projects, but they are not available online. According to the news agency dpa, other federal states can also imagine introducing such a digital reporting portal.
