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The Hidden Pitfalls of Transfer Pricing

Péter Barta | 13 May 2024
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Péter Barta

In the audit practice of the Hungarian Tax and Customs Administration (HTA), the audit of transfer pricing is gaining importance. Moreover, the relevant regulations are becoming more complex with each passing year. As the deadlines for transfer pricing documentation approach, it is worth reviewing what hidden pitfalls should be avoided when preparing documentation and providing data.

Can I secretly record a business meeting?

Péter Barta | 19 April 2024
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Péter Barta

As technology advances, it becomes easier and easier to record any conversation. Today, anyone with a smartphone can easily record business meetings - even in secret. There are many reasons for making a secret recording: for some it may be a security measure to avoid disputes, for others it may be an ulterior motive to use it later. But is it legally permissible to make an audio recording in secret? And what are the consequences of using a secretly made audio recording in a civil or criminal case?

The Hungarian regulation on foreigner’s VAT refund violates EU rules, according to the advocate general's opinion

Péter Barta | 18 December 2023
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Péter Barta

According to the opinion released yesterday by the advocate general of the European Court of Justice, the Hungarian regulation that prohibits foreign taxpayers from submitting their documents in the second instance (appeal) procedures in VAT refund cases violates European law. If the final judgment will align with this opinion, it would not only simplify the process for foreign businesses to claim VAT refunds in Hungary but would also open the possibility to reclaim previous VAT payments.

Closure of Shops: The Red Card Comes Immediately

Péter Barta | 18 December 2023
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Péter Barta

The rules for shop closures are tightening, and next year, those who violate invoice or receipt obligations may not necessarily get away with just a warning. Considering that even a few weeks of closure can cause significant damage to a company's life, it is advisable for businesses to tighten their processes and supervision of their employees.

2023 audit schedules – NAV hot on the heels of the market

Péter Barta | 29 March 2023
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Péter Barta

The tax authority (NAV) has recently published its audit schedule for 2023, which shows that it has adapted remarkably quickly to changes in the market. While the focus of its audits this year will continue to be on the high-performing perennial favourites and on large taxpayers, there’ll also be a strong focus on “support” procedures.

How will employers be affected by the change in KATA?

Péter Barta | 3 August 2022
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Péter Barta

The September amendment to the KATA Act has fundamentally restricted this form of taxation. According to current estimates, only 100,000 of the 460,000 KATA-paying entrepreneurs will continue to be able to stay in the system, the rest will be squeezed out. Meanwhile, the amendment affects not only those subject to KATA, but also those who employ them. Below is a hand-picked selection of these effects.

Taxation of influencers: under the table or above board?

Péter Barta | 24 March 2022
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Péter Barta

More and more people are earning money online as bloggers, vloggers or influencers. Through social media, you can reach millions with a well-targeted message, and this can result in a substantial income. These incomes are subject to tax – but it’s important to think about how to pay it.

Tax affairs and criminal justice – hand in hand they go...

Péter Barta | 26 November 2021
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Péter Barta

Recently, the tax authority’s audit practices have changed appreciably. While until recently, tax audits were mostly launched as fully standalone procedures, today the tax authority (NAV) is increasingly initiating criminal proceedings alongside its tax audits. This is particularly the case in bogus-invoice deals affecting VAT, as well as in excise-duty and certain customs matters. But what’s behind this?

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