Veroviranomainen
Veroviranomainen is a Finnish term referring to the government body responsible for the administration of taxes and duties within a country. In many jurisdictions this authority is known as the tax or revenue service. The veroviranomainen oversees the entire tax lifecycle, from registration of taxpayers and allocation of tax identifiers to the assessment, collection, and distribution of tax revenues. It also enforces compliance through audits and investigations of tax fraud, and provides information and guidance to individuals and businesses about tax obligations.
Key functions include processing tax returns, issuing tax decisions, and handling refunds, as well as managing
Organization and structure vary by country. The authority is usually a government agency or a ministry-level
International context: While the core role is similar across countries, naming conventions and organizational arrangements differ.