This check box can avoid it

Tax controls do not only aim for patent fraudsters: a simple error or a good faith may be enough to attract the attention of the taxman. And the sanctions can be salty. A chartered accountant delivers a simple tip to avoid them. © Mikhail Nilov / Pexels – The “express mention” box makes it possible to report your doubts to the tax administration. Save save Receive tax alerts a simple check box. This is how this gesture can “literally save the bet” ensures Célia Pétrissans, accountant, on her Tiktok account. While each year, around “a million tax audits are triggered” recalls the latter, these do not only concern fraudsters: “a goodwill or a good faith error can be expensive”. In this case, “a recovery to which must be added penalties of up to 80%” specifies Célia Pétrissans. Tax administration pre -filled your declaration from information received from various organizations. But these data are sometimes inaccurate or incomplete. As soon as you correct an amount – a donation, a takeover of a quarter for retirement, property income – you are potentially exposing yourself to control. This is where the famous box comes into play: the express mention. By checking it, you explain the modification made black on white. Read also: Declaration of income: Are you one of the households that have nothing to sign in 2025? The taxpayer has the right to make a mistake that can serve as a shield: if checking there is, you have already pointed out the irregularity or the doubt. Result ? A reduced risk of control. “And in the event of control, if you have explained your situation at least or if there was a risk, you avoid the recovery penalties concerning bad faith,” concludes Célia Pétrissans. In summary, the taxpayer has the right to be mistaken and not to receive interest in delay provided that he alerted the tax services to the doubts he may have. A simple reflex, but which can avoid many hassles. Receive our latest news each week, the flagship items to support your personal finances. (tagstotranslate) fiscalit u00e9

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