Italy has introduced an AI-powered chatbot that works alongside the VeRa system to detect VAT fraud in real time by scanning transactions and flagging irregularities for tax authorities. This forms part of Italy's broader digital tax enforcement strategy, with a focus on data accuracy and real-time compliance.
Italy uses AI-Powered chatbot to detect VAT Fraud in real time.
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Author: Nikolina Basić
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Italy is taking a bold step in tax enforcement with the introduction of AI-driven tools designed to detect VAT fraud instantly. The country’s tax agency, Agenzia delle Entrate, in collaboration with Sogei and the Ministry of Economy and Finance, has rolled out a new AI chatbot that works alongside the existing VeRa fraud detection system.
The chatbot actively scans VAT returns and transactions, flagging irregularities like
· Mismatched invoices
· Undeclared income
· Inconsistent financial activity
· Suspicious findings are sent directly to tax officers, helping them focus on high-risk cases faster.
This is part of Italy’s larger push to digitally transform tax compliance. The VeRa algorithm already cross-checks data from e-invoicing, bank transactions, customs, and property databases. In 2022 alone, it helped identify over one million suspect filings.
As these systems grow smarter, they also rely heavily on clean, accurate data. Businesses must ensure:
· Correct VAT numbers, addresses, and legal identifiers
· Proper classification of goods and services
· Alignment across supplier records and tax categories
Poor data can trigger false flags or unnecessary audits. Authorities are clear: compliance starts at data entry, not during the filing stage.
Staying compliant now means embracing
· Centralized master data
· Real-time validation tools
· Clear ownership of tax-related records
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