Inconsistencies in Headcount between Tax and SSI Declarations

 The headcount reported in monthly SSI premium declarations and in withholding tax returns is subject to cross-check by the state auditors. Therefore, inconsistencies between these declarations pose a risk.

It has been noted that state auditors have been forwarding random audit reports to related SSI Offices and seeking information from companies based on the cross-checked results.

This is a fairly recent practice given that inconsistencies between headcount reports in withholding tax and SSI declarations were not scrutinized before.

Companies should pay attention to their declared headcount across different documents and should be prepared to explain inconsistencies if they receive an official inquiry letter from the related SSI offices. Unless companies reply to this letter in 15 days, they will be subject to a fine within the scope of article 86/7 of the law no. 5510.