Strike of Accountants: Key Dates and Reasons Explained

National Accountants’ Strike Announced

The national associations of accountants have officially declared a strike from October 30, 2024, to November 7, 2024.
This action comes after the National Association of Accountants and Accounting Experts requested an extension for the acceptance of the biannual preventive agreement.
The denial of this request has led to the escalation of tensions, prompting the strike.

Reasons Behind the Strike

The core reason for the extension request stems from the recent changes induced by the Omnibus decree, particularly the special remedy that allows taxpayers to evade audits for tax years 2018-2022.
The Association believes that the time allocated for compliance, coupled with the need to inform taxpayers about the benefits of joining, is insufficient.
This concern is exacerbated by the fact that October 31 heralds various other deadlines, including personal income tax declarations and other necessary submissions.

Technical Issues and Additional Concerns

Furthermore, technical hurdles on the Revenue Agency’s platforms have complicated access to taxpayer portals, reportedly due to the introduction of new tools like the fiscal tachometer.
These issues put additional strain on accountants during this critical period.

The Strike’s Implications

The refusal for an extension of the agreement acceptance deadline has triggered a robust promotional campaign for the preventive agreement from the Revenue Agency and the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
This impending strike will undoubtedly create significant disruptions for taxpayers, who may struggle to comply with the established deadlines.

Official Statement Reflecting Industry Concerns

The press release from the national accountant associations—ANC, ANDOC, FIDDOC, and UNICO—emphasizes the inadequacy of the new compliance deadline and the related uncertainties that have impacted the application of the newly introduced measures.
It also stresses the challenges taxpayers face in properly assessing the implications of their decision to comply or not with the new compliance tool.

For further reading, you can check details on tax extensions and compliance tools.