Ministry of Finance relies on AI: Millions against tax fraud!

Ministry of Finance relies on AI: Millions against tax fraud!

In the fight against tax fraud, the Ministry of Finance increasingly relies on artificial intelligence (AI). This was announced on August 14, 2025 when Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer stated that a total of 354 million euros in tax revenues were achieved in 2024 by the methods of the Predictive Analytics Competence Centers (PACC). The efficiency of these measures is shown in the review of 6.6 million cases in which risk models were used. The aim is to significantly improve financial management through modern technologies.

The use of AI plays a central role in this. According to [VOL.AT] (https://www.vol.at/finanzministry- against tax fraud-feu-berkt-ki/9606218), incorrect information in employee assessments were not only revealed as part of the examination measures, but also identified fraud attempts for income, corporation and sales tax. The services of the PACC concern all relevant areas of the financial administration. This also includes the examination of possible compliance violations, such as illegally requested aid and the uncovering of false companies.

Tax fraud control package

In order to further intensify the efforts to combat tax fraud, Marterbauer announced the introduction of a "tax fraud control package" in autumn. bmf.gv.at reports that even more systems should be used in the future. The importance of these technologies is emphasized by PACC manager Christian Weinzinger, who emphasizes that predictive analytics and machine learning are key methods for increasing efficiency in the tax examination.

In 2024, the special unit of the PACC not only checked 6.6 million cases, but also around 23.4 million cases for general compliance violations. These checks focused in particular on illegally collected grants or the existence of false companies. An example of the success of these measures is an agricultural company, in which non -recorded sales revenues from high -priced vehicles subsequently led to tax claims of over 300,000 euros.

technological innovations and future developments

The increasing importance of the AI in the Ministry of Finance is also reflected in the application of new procedures such as text mining and various machine learning methods. This is very likely to help identify potential fraud cases. According to oe3.orf.at KI is considered indispensable, since fraud stitches are constantly evolving and new approaches in combat are necessary.

The PACC measures not only aim to better evaluate past exams, but also to improve the detection of potential risks in real time. The cooperation with national and international partners is intended to further expand the analytical competence of the financial administration in order to proceed even more efficiently against tax fraud.