Slovak Tax Authority Collects Less Revenue Despite Increased Controls

Slovakia's tax offices have increased the number of tax audits but collected less revenue from these controls, undermining government efforts to improve public finances. The Financial Administration conducted more tax inspections in recent years, yet the financial returns from these audits have declined. Tax experts attribute the problem to weakened capabilities within elite investigation units that handle complex cases. The trend suggests that while the state is conducting audits at a reasonable rate, the current legislative framework and reduced capacity of specialized departments are limiting the effectiveness of tax collection efforts.