The Revenue and Customs Administration (UPC) achieved an eight-month gross revenue collection of 1,69 billion euros, which is 330 million euros or 24 percent more than in the same period last year.
UPC said that the collection from January to the end of August of this year exceeded the planned revenues by 260 million euros or 18 percent.
"The most significant revenue growth was recorded in value added tax (VAT), corporate income tax, contributions and excise taxes," said the UPC.
VAT collection amounted to EUR 774,6 million, which is EUR 125 million or 19 percent more compared to the same period last year, while the revenue is EUR 82 million or 12 percent above the revenue plan.
"On the basis of the corporate profit tax, 140 million euros were collected, that is, 60 million euros or 75 percent more than in eight months of last year and 31 million euros or 29 percent more than planned," specified the UPC.
The collection of contributions for eight months this year amounted to 350 million euros, which is 73 million euros or 26 percent more than the collection in the same period last year, as well as compared to the planned revenues.
"Accomplished collection based on excise duties amounted to 212 million euros and is 42 million euros or 25 percent higher than in the eight months of last year, while 33 million euros or 18 percent is higher than planned," UPC said.
On the basis of customs (taxes on international trade and transactions), 34,6 million euros were collected in eight months, which is nine million euros more or 36 percent compared to the planned amount and the same period last year.
UPC, according to its representatives, advocates for strengthening proactive communication, service approach towards taxpayers and directs actions towards the uniform application of regulations, for the benefit of citizens and the state.
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