Among them, enterprises that fraudulently obtained or improperly claimed tax incentives were investigated and penalizedMore than 3,200 households<\/strong>, Revenue from Audits and Adjustments12 billion yuan<\/strong>; Investigate and punish companies suspected of issuing fraudulent invoices and tax evasion32,400 households<\/strong>, to recoup losses from export tax rebates4.6 billion yuan<\/strong>; Investigate and punish tax-related intermediaries that violate regulationsMore than 500 households<\/strong>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n 180.6 billion, up 20.81% year-over-year TP3T<\/strong>\u2014When viewed together, these two figures send a very clear message:The intensity of tax audits continues to increase.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re also involved in export business and are unsure whether your tax refund filings are compliant, or if you\u2019re concerned about past records being audited, feel free to add us on WeChat and send us the basic details\u2014Qicaiying will help you make a preliminary assessment.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Add me on WeChat at qcygscszk or call 18676749275<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Among this set of data, the item that deserves the most attention from cross-border e-commerce sellers is this one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 32,400 companies suspected of issuing fraudulent invoices and tax fraud were investigated and penalized, recovering 4.6 billion yuan in lost export tax rebates.<\/strong>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why Are Export Tax Rebates Subject to Intensive Audits?<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, export tax rebates involve \u201creal money.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Export tax rebates are direct refunds by the government of input taxes already paid by enterprises and are classified as \u201cfiscal expenditures.\u201d Falsely reporting exports or forging documents to fraudulently obtain tax rebates directly results in losses to the national treasury. Therefore, export tax rebates have always been a key focus of tax audits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Second, the export tax rebate process involves a long chain of steps and many participants.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n From procurement, production, customs clearance, and logistics to foreign exchange receipt, the entire process involves multiple stages and parties. If a problem arises at any stage\u2014such as procurement based on a fictitious transaction, customs declarations that do not match the actual goods, or foreign exchange receipts that do not match the export amount\u2014the system may flag it as an anomaly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Third, a joint enforcement mechanism involving eight government agencies is now in place.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Eight agencies\u2014the State Taxation Administration, the Ministry of Public Security, the Supreme People\u2019s Court, the Supreme People\u2019s Procuratorate, the People\u2019s Bank of China, the General Administration of Customs, the State Administration for Market Regulation, and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange\u2014have established a routine joint enforcement mechanism. Over the past two years, nationwide inspections have targeted more than130,000 households<\/strong>, found to have issued fraudulent VAT invoices to external parties7.38 million copies<\/strong>; Investigate companies involved in export tax fraud4,850 households<\/strong>, to recoup losses from export tax rebates24.6 billion yuan<\/strong>. Data sharing, joint analysis, and the transition from administrative law enforcement to criminal justice\u2014this chain is now firmly in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you're a cross-border e-commerce seller, the following three issues may be putting you at risk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many small and medium-sized sellers use freight forwarders to \u201cexport under their name\u201d\u2014that is, they use the customs declaration details provided by the freight forwarder, without handling customs clearance or receiving foreign exchange themselves. In the past, this might have gone \u201cunnoticed,\u201d but now\u2014Customs declaration data, logistics data, platform sales data, and foreign exchange receipts\u2014these four data systems are automatically cross-checked.<\/strong> Your goods have been shipped, the payment has been received, but your name isn\u2019t on the customs declaration\u2014how will the system flag this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some sellers file for export tax refunds through third-party customs brokers, but there are inconsistencies between the purchase invoices, customs declarations, and shipping documents. For example, the item description on the purchase invoice may not match that on the customs declaration, or the number of packages listed on the shipping documents may not match that on the customs declaration.The Golden Tax Phase IV system integrates data from tax authorities, customs, and banks, and any discrepancies are automatically flagged by the system.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the past, to meet the minimum threshold for tax refunds, some sellers would combine different orders when filing customs declarations or use unrelated invoices to match customs declarations. In the era of \u201cdata-driven taxation,\u201d these practices,All of them will be identified as anomalies by the system.<\/strong>. Furthermore, the Golden Tax Phase IV system can retrieveHistorical data from the past 5 to 10 years<\/strong>Conduct a thorough scan\u2014there\u2019s no such thing as \u201cit\u2019ll be safe in a few years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since 2026, the wave of tax backpayments by publicly traded companies has fully demonstrated that\u201cThe Cost Difference Between \u201dProactive Self-Inspection\u201c and \u201dReactive Inspection\u201d<\/strong>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n The vast majority of publicly traded companies explicitly state in their announcements that \u201cBased on our internal review,\u201d \u201cno administrative penalties are involved.\u201d<\/strong> . In other words, they proactively conducted a self-audit and made the back payments after receiving a tax risk alert,Exempt from a fine<\/strong>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n But what if you\u2019re caught during an audit and found to have evaded or defrauded taxes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the *Tax Collection and Administration Law*, once a taxpayer is found to have evaded, resisted, or defrauded taxes, the tax authorities will recover the taxes owed.There is no 3- or 5-year statute of limitations; back taxes may be collected indefinitely.<\/strong>. In addition to paying back taxes and late payment penalties, you may also faceFines ranging from 0.5 to 5 times the amount<\/strong>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n The costs associated with conducting a proactive self-inspection are in a completely different league from those incurred when violations are discovered during an audit.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n First, review your export tax rebate filing records.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Retrieve your export tax rebate filing records from the past 2\u20133 years and review the following: purchase invoices, customs declarations, shipping documents, and foreign exchange receipts\u2014Is there a logical contradiction among these four?<\/strong> Do the item names, quantities, and amounts match up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Second, assess the risks associated with \u201cinvoice-based exports.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If your goods were exported via a freight forwarder using the \u201cinvoice-based export\u201d method, please confirm immediately: Who is listed as the consignee on the customs declaration? Who received the foreign exchange proceeds?Platform sales data, logistics data, customs declaration data, and foreign exchange receipts\u2014do these four sets of data align with one another?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Third, the sooner historical issues are addressed, the lower the cost.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The audit data totaling 180.6 billion clearly illustrates the trend:Tax audits will only become stricter, not more lenient.<\/strong> If you proactively conduct a self-inspection and make the back payments, it is highly likely that you will \u201cnot face administrative penalties\u201d; however, if you passively wait for the system to flag a problem, the consequences will be entirely different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To address the tax compliance needs of cross-border e-commerce sellers and export companies, Qicaiying offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re also involved in export business and are unsure whether your tax refund filings are compliant, or if you\u2019re concerned about past records being audited, feel free to add us on WeChat and send us the basic details\u2014Qicaiying will help you make a preliminary assessment.: Add WeChat ID qcygscszk or call 18676749275<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Shenzhen, Qicaiying Group is a leading provider of corporate services and tax compliance solutions in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Group is deeply committed to providing services across the entire corporate lifecycle. Its core business areas include: business registration, bookkeeping services, tax compliance, overseas company registration (Hong Kong, the U.S., Singapore, Mexico, etc.), cross-border structuring, outbound direct investment (ODI) filing, overseas tax planning, bank account opening assistance, and identity planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Over the past decade, Qicaiying has served more than 10,000 corporate clients and has accumulated solid practical experience in key areas such as corporate structuring in Hong Kong and overseas, cross-border tax and financial compliance, and corporate accounting management. The Group boasts a team of seasoned financial and tax advisors who closely monitor changes in domestic and international tax systems and regulatory trends, providing clients with one-stop solutions ranging from structural planning to implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n statement denying or limiting responsibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The content of this article is compiled based on data from official press releases by the State Taxation Administration and publicly available information. It is intended to provide general information on finance and taxation and to highlight compliance risks; it does not constitute any tax, legal, or financial advice. The specific application of policies is subject to the determination of the competent tax authorities. If readers encounter specific tax issues, they should consult a qualified tax professional or the competent tax authority. Qicaiying assumes no legal liability for any losses arising from reliance on the content of this article.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On July 28, the State Council Information Office held a series of themed press conferences on the launch of the 15th Five-Year Plan.<\/p>\n Wang Daoshu, Deputy Director of the State Taxation Administration, released a set of data at the meeting:<\/p>\n In the first half of this year, authorities nationwide investigated and dealt with various tax-related violations in accordance with the law, recovering 180.6 billion yuan in tax losses, a year-over-year increase of 20.8%.<\/p>\n Among these, more than 3,200 enterprises were investigated and penalized for fraudulently obtaining or improperly claiming tax incentives, resulting in the collection of 12 billion yuan in back taxes; 32,400 enterprises suspected of issuing fraudulent invoices to evade taxes were investigated, recovering 4.6 billion yuan in lost export tax rebates; and more than 500 tax-related intermediaries were investigated for violations.<\/p>\n 180.6 billion, up 20.81 TP3T year-over-year\u2014when viewed together, these two figures send a very clear signal: the intensity of tax audits continues to increase.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re also involved in export business and are unsure whether your tax refund filings are compliant, or if you\u2019re concerned about past records being audited, feel free to add us on WeChat and send us the basic details\u2014Qicaiying will help you make a preliminary assessment.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":9745,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,17,18,15,64],"tags":[445,277,238,36],"class_list":["post-13401","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guide","category-allguide","category-recomguide","category-industry","category-gf-tax-compliance","tag-445","tag-277","tag-238","tag-36"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/qcyboss.oss-cn-shenzhen.aliyuncs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260323160847384.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n01<\/strong> export tax rebate<\/strong>(math.) genusIt is becoming a \u201chotspot\u201d for inspections\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
02<\/strong> Why Do Cross-Border E-Commerce Sellers Face Higher Risks?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Question 1: Export Invoicing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Issue 2: Non-compliant export tax rebate filings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Question 3: Hidden Risks Left by Historical \u201cOrder Bundling\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
03<\/strong> real case<\/strong>::Proactive Self-Inspection vs. Reactive Inspection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
04<\/strong> What should I do now?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
05<\/strong> What can Qi Cai Ying do for you?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Comprehensively review purchase invoices, customs declarations, logistics documents, and foreign exchange receipts to identify potential risk areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After identifying an issue, develop a compliant and cost-effective solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ensure that the submitted materials are complete and logically consistent to reduce the risk of an audit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you have received a tax notice, assist in preparing explanatory materials and cooperate with communications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Optimize the overall tax burden through compliance measures such as Hong Kong companies and offshore exemptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nWho is this for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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