Jewelry stores under scrutiny: Inspections continue in 36 provinces.

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The teams of the Ministry of Treasury and Finance are deepening their inspections regarding businesses operating in the informal sector. In this context, the Tax Audit Board and the General Directorate of Risk Analysis have closely monitored the jewelry sector, where Şimşek stated, "The average monthly tax base declared by a jeweler is 16,046 lira. These are very low figures." In July, they conducted actual inventory audits in businesses across 9 major cities.

THE AIM IS TO FIGHT INFORMALITY

In line with Minister Şimşek's instructions to continue the fight against informality without interruption, teams consisting of tax inspectors from the Tax Audit Board and revenue experts from the Revenue Administration have expanded their inspections. This time, the ministry's teams conducted inspections and actual inventory work on large and risky jewelry businesses in over 500 establishments across 36 provinces.

GOLD TAX EXAMINATION BY GRAM

In the inspections targeting taxpayers operating in the jewelry sector, alongside actual stock counts, it was checked whether gold and precious stones were bought and sold without invoices, and whether payments and collections were made through bank accounts not belonging to the firm. The audits also investigated whether the invoices included the actual gram information of the products, and whether taxpayers engaged in foreign exchange transactions without the necessary authorization documents. Additionally, many issues, such as whether POS devices belonging to others were used in these businesses, were also examined.

"WE STAND BY HONEST TAXPAYERS"

Minister of Treasury and Finance Şimşek, in his evaluation regarding the issue, pointed out that they are fighting against informality with effective methods in every area, stating, "In line with our principle of justice in taxation, we continue to examine large and risky taxpayers who declare low income despite earning a lot." Emphasizing that they are always on the side of honest taxpayers, Şimşek said, "We are determined to ensure justice in taxation by preventing informality. Our inspections across all sectors will continue to increase."