Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | IP/01/1804 (12.12.01) |
Publication Date | 12/12/2001 |
Content Type | News |
The European Commission presented a proposal on 12 December 2001 for a decision of the European Parliament and the Council that would computerise the system under which excise goods - alcohol, tobacco and mineral oils - are moved between traders in the Community in bond under duty-suspension arrangements . The proposed new system would provide Member States with real-time information about consignments under way, enabling them to plan checks and inspections in advance. The current paper-based system is unable to cope with increasing levels of tax evasion - fraud involving alcohol and tobacco is particularly prevalent - and is unpopular with traders, who find it cumbersome. |
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Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/01/1804&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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Subject Categories | Taxation |
Countries / Regions | Europe |
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