GRThe article discusses the increase in overdue tax debts owed to the Greek tax authority (AADE) over the past year. According to AADE data analyzed by the State Budget Office in Parliament, the total overdue debt reached €114.57 billion by April 2026, up by €3.77 billion compared to the same period last year. This increase was driven by new overdue liabilities totaling €10.2 billion and additional assessments of €2.3 billion, partially offset by collections and write-offs amounting to €8.74 billion. The majority of the debt—€52.37 billion or 66.26%—comes from tax obligations, with VAT being the largest contributor at €24.74 billion. Over 4 million taxpayers now owe money, an increase of nearly 10,000 compared to the previous year. Most debtors owe less than €10,000, but these smaller amounts account for just 3.43% of the total debt, while a small percentage of large debtors (over €1 million) account for 75.53% of the total. Many taxpayers are struggling to pay their taxes due to high living costs, housing expenses, and economic pressures.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data on tax debt increases without overtly favoring any political side. It uses neutral language and provides statistical evidence without apparent ideological framing or selective sourcing.
