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Spain's New Tax Crackdown Makes It Personal

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According to Eurostat Spain's total tax revenue as a percentage of GDP was 32.1%, lower than the eurozone average, which is above 40%. The underground economy in Spain is estimated to be about 20-25% of GDP. Spain's tax agency has relied on computerized records to track tax revenue receipts. The focus is now shifting to in person visits and tracking of businesses in the underground economy to make certain these businesses are paying taxes.

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