Press Release: Modernising fiscal procedures: the European Commission welcomes adoption of the Fiscalis 2013 Programme by the Council

The European Commission welcomes the adoption by the Council of the Fiscalis 2013 programme (see IP/06/639) for the period 2008-2013. The new programme aims at providing Member States with means to better combat tax fraud and to cut compliance costs for traders in the VAT and excise duties areas. It will continue to stimulate cooperation between tax authorities and assist them in developing an appropriate balance between efficiency of controls and burdens on taxable persons. It will also contribute to the development and management of trans-European IT tax systems.