- The Belastingdienst should not rush into decisions regarding the new ICT system for collecting VAT
- The preparation for the new system is inadequate, according to the Adviescollege ICT-toetsing
- The IT systems of the Belastingdienst, including those for VAT collection, are outdated and in need of modernization
- The requirements for the new system are unclear and the preparation within the organization is not sufficient
- Van Rij takes the recommendations seriously and plans to establish a high-level steering group
- Modernizing the systems of the Belastingdienst is important for handling new tax laws and better serving citizens and businesses
- A Plan B should be in place in case a suitable package solution is not found
- Van Rij will provide further information to the Kamer by the end of August
Source: taxlive.nl
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