In a recent operation, the National Superintendence of Customs and Tax Administration (Sunat) carried out coercive collection actions in 12 casinos in Lima, accumulating tax debts that exceed S/3 million. The intervention included seizures of assets and bank accounts. This operation seeks to ensure compliance with the obligations prosecutors and the recovery of amounts owed.
The action, which involved sixty officials, was carried out in multiple districts of the capital. The Sunat He intervened in the cash registers of the casinos, directing the income obtained to pay debts to the treasury. The measure is part of the strategy to reduce tax evasion in the entertainment sector.
Sunat made coercive charges to 12 casinos: what happened?
In an intervention aimed at recovering tax debts, the Sunat seized assets and bank accounts of twelve casinos in Lima. This measure affected establishments in San Isidro, La Victoria, Lince, Rímac and Ate, accumulating more than S/3 million in debts. The intervened taxpayers maintained significant debts and had not complied with their tax obligations.
The intervention included seizures in the form of collections, ensuring that the casinos’ income is used to pay the debts they maintain with the tax entity. This action is part of the last phase of the collection process, known as coercive collectionused when taxpayers do not respond to previous payment calls.
Sunat: what is coercive collection?
Coercive collection is an administrative and legal procedure that Sunat used to recover money from those who do not voluntarily comply with their obligations. This process begins with notifications and deadlines for voluntary payment, followed by more severe measures such as embargoes of assets and bank accounts, as well as the intervention of income.
The main objective of coercive collection is to ensure that the taxes owed enter the public treasure, thus allowing the financing of public services and other state responsibilities. This tool is used as a last resort, after having exhausted other friendly and administrative collection methods.
What are the functions that Sunat performs?
The National Superintendence of Customs and Tax Administration (Sunat) administers and supervises compliance with tax and customs obligations in Peru. Its functions include the collection of taxesthe supervision of taxpayers, the implementation of tax policies and the facilitation of foreign trade through customs control.
Sunat also combats tax evasion and avoidance, using advanced technologies and automated processes to detect and sanction irregularities. In addition, it promotes a culture of tax compliance through education and awareness programs aimed at taxpayers from all economic sectors.
Source: Larepublica
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