Farmer launches operation to combat tax evasion in the fuel sector

By ETCO

Source: O Documento - Cuiabá / MT - 01/12/2009

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In order to curb tax evasion, the Specialized Precinct for Crimes and Public Administration began on Monday (30.11) an action to supervise the retail fuel trade in Mato Grosso.

Called Sentinela, the operation will be carried out until Christmas Eve, at gas stations, highways and strategic points for transporting the product in Cuiabá and in the interior of the state. According to information from the police station, the increase in trade at the end of the year also increases tax evasion in this segment. Hence the realization of the action.

People who are caught practicing tax evasion will be fined in the act. In addition, the cargo will be seized and forwarded to the State Finance Department (Sefaz).

The operation has the involvement of 50 agents of the Civil Police and the support of professionals from the Taxation, Collection and Inspection Group of Sefaz in the units of the agency.