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In the context of an acute fight against tax fraud, theartificial intelligence stands out as a major instrument for strengthening the effectiveness of tax controls, particularly in Alpes-Maritimes. By 2023, this technology has helped identify almost half of the audits carried out, leveraging impressive volumes of data and detecting anomalies such as undeclared real estate. This advancement reflects a growing adoption ofAI by tax administrations in order to maximize the recovery of undeclared peaks and to ensure greater financial transparency.
The use of theArtificial intelligence (IA) in the tax field is proving to be an essential asset, particularly in the Alpes-Maritimes, where it contributes to detecting and correcting tax fraud to the tune of 50%. By analyzing massive volumes of data, AI is able to precisely target controls, thereby increasing the efficiency of tax procedures and allowing the State to recover significant sums of money. This article explores how this technology works and the extent of its impact in the local tax context.
The Growing Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Fight Against Fraud
Nowadays, artificial intelligence has become a major player in the fight against tax fraud, establishing itself as an essential tool for Tax. Particularly in the Alpes-Maritimes department, this technology is put forward to detect anomalies and incorrect declarations. In 2023, it made it possible to optimize controls, leading to the recovery of 210 million euros. AI relies on methods such as data mining to analyze and compare data from different sources to reveal any financial inconsistencies.
How AI Influences Local Tax Audits
In Antibes, a concrete example of AI intervention was observed during Martine’s tax audit, where a failure in the assessment of a donation resulted in a penalty of 40,000 euros. This case highlights the importance of AI in cross-referencing real estate assets with declared property income, often revealing undeclared assets such as swimming pools or garden sheds. AI also scans the web, analyzing transactions on social networks and sales platforms to unmask suspicious behavior.
Future Objectives of the Use of AI by the Tax Authorities
The tax administration of the Alpes-Maritimes plans to further increase the use of AI. Today, 50% of audits are the result of targeting by this technology, and this figure is expected to remain in the years to come. This approach is part of a global strategy aimed at strengthening the tax framework and expanding the scope of AI to other tax areas. The objective is to achieve a system where AI would intervene in the majority of suspicious cases, thus streamlining the human and financial resources of the Tax Authority.
The Future of Tax Audits with Artificial Intelligence
With the rapid evolution of technologies, it is imperative for the Tax Authority to continue to develop its skills in artificial intelligence. In doing so, the proportion of audits triggered by AI tends to increase each year, from 32.5% in 2020 to 50% in 2022. The administration is also exploring the potential of a « ChatGPT » for tax audits, an advanced interface to further improve the accuracy and automation of verification processes.
