- Hungarian Tax Authority (HTA) introduced new electronic VAT system, eVAT (eÁFA), on 1 January 2024
- eVAT offers electronic services to streamline and automate VAT returns preparation
- eVAT aims to simplify compliance, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance accuracy in VAT reporting
- Introduction of machine-to-machine (M2M) functions signals new era in Hungarian VAT compliance
- M2M functions allow automated, direct submission of VAT analytics to HTA
- Electronic VAT compliance will enhance reporting process and contribute to HTA’s automated risk analysis
- Setting up M2M link requires complex tax advisory tasks and IT development
- VAT professionals play vital role in ensuring compatibility with M2M framework data formats
- New M2M mechanism is not mandatory but has significant interest among Hungarian taxpayers
- Expected to attract interest from other EU Member States as digital VAT compliance gains international prominence
Source: ecovis.com
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