Users of myAADEapp, the official This year, the AADE stresses that the submission of tax returns by individuals is at a record pace.

Specifically, in the 75 days that the system is open, 4,510,260 returns have been submitted. In the corresponding 75-day period in 2023 and 2022, 2,916,726 and 2,695,736 returns were submitted respectively, despite the fact that in those years the filing system was opened on March 30 and 31, respectively.

These figures show that a much higher proportion of citizens and accountants have submitted their returns earlier than ever before and that there are no problems that pose significant obstacles to the submission of returns.

Furthermore, it is noted that this year for the first time the pre-clearance of returns was applied for 1.4 million taxpayers. Until last year, all taxpayers, whether their information was correct or not, had to file their own returns. This year, we have given 1.4 million taxpayers the opportunity to see the tax due with the data we have available for them and, if they see that this data is correct and complete, to not file their return themselves, while having the possibility to amend it until 26/7, without penalty. Through this procedure, 423 000 declarations have been finalised, i.e. approximately 30% of the pre-cleared declarations, which is a positive development.

At the same time, through the IBAN declaration procedure, 1.706.706.000 IBANs have been declared since the start of the declaration process, reaching a total of 7.950.000 IBANs. The Hellenic Revenue Authority is monitoring the progress of the declarations, and if necessary, further facilitations will be provided for those who have not managed to obtain an IBAN.

Further, for the convenience of citizens, as of 21/6, the ability for citizens to download the return, the statement (detailed and summary) and the pre-clearance for the 1.4 million citizens who joined the automated return submission process has been added to the myAADEapp application. To date, over 470,000 citizens have downloaded the application.

In addition, it is estimated that the myDATA platform, through which accountants can verify the issuing and receiving data from the companies with which they work, has been of great help to accountants. In this way, among other things, myDATA is becoming a very important internal control tool for businesses, preventing errors in the submission of tax returns.

Finally, it is noted that to date 1,067,658 citizens with an income tax credit declaration, representing 89% of the total number of credit declarations, have received, earlier than ever before, a tax refund or offset against other tax liabilities, totalling more than €227 million.

"We are confident that in the time remaining, citizens and their accountants will accelerate their efforts to ensure that the submission of returns is completed within the timeframe set," the AADE statement stresses.