Tax audits are increasingly important in European retail due to high transaction volumes and evolving compliance rules. With different fiscal systems in Germany, France, and Italy, understanding audit focus areas is essential. This webinar covers key audit frameworks, differences, and practical compliance insights for retailers. Read more

Tax audits are becoming an increasingly important part of modern tax systems across Europe, especially in the retail sector where transaction volumes are high and compliance requirements are constantly evolving. With different fiscalization models in place across Germany, France, and Italy, understanding what authorities actually check during tax audits is essential for retailers and software pro... Read more

Merchants in Italy may gain a 5% tolerance on penalties for payment terminal errors. An amendment proposed to reduce fines for minor discrepancies, responding to trade associations' complaints about harsh penalties. Merchants in Italt may soon benefit from a 5% tolerance on penalties for errors in connecting payment terminals with electronic cash registers. An amendment to the Fiscal Decree, anno... Read more

Tax audits are becoming an increasingly important part of modern tax systems across Europe, especially in the retail sector where transaction volumes are high and compliance requirements are constantly evolving. With different fiscalization models in place across Germany, France, and Italy, understanding what authorities actually check during tax audits is essential for retailers and software pro... Read more

The Italian Senate adopted the PNRR Decree (Legislative Decree No. 19/2026), allowing businesses from April 15 to use bank statements and digital communications from financial institutions as valid proof of payment instead of POS slips. While this simplifies documentation and enables digital storage, companies must still retain records for 10 years and continue issuing fiscal receipts and invoices... Read more

Online pairing between fiscal devices and payment terminals becomes possible from April 20, 2026, via the Invoices and Fees Portal, where merchants must link cash register serial numbers with POS terminal data. Existing terminals must be connected by April 20, 2026, while new terminals follow a rolling deadline, supported by guidance and FAQs from the Italian Revenue Agency. Online pairing between... Read more