Azerbaijan showcases AI-driven tax reforms at international symposium

Azerbaijan's State Tax Service took part in the 18th International Symposium on the Theory and Practice of Tax Reforms in St. Petersburg, Russia, where participants examined the role of technological innovation and artificial intelligence in strengthening tax administration and combating tax evasion.

The symposium brought together representatives of the Neva Academy of the Russian Federal Tax Service, the Institute of Economics and Industrial Management of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, other academic institutions, and delegates from China, Germany, Uzbekistan, and several other countries, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

The discussions focused on technological innovations in fiscal policy from theoretical, methodological, infrastructural, and practical perspectives, as well as the role of innovation in combating tax evasion. Participants also explored regional and sector-specific challenges, strategic directions for tax policy in the application of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, and efforts to ensure technological sovereignty.

The symposium also highlighted successful international practices in promoting technological innovation through tax incentives.

Azerbaijan was represented by Nazim Aliyev, Head of the Science, Innovation, and Cooperation Branch at the State Tax Service Training Centre. During the event, he delivered presentations titled "Use of Innovative Technologies in Combating Tax Crime" and "Azerbaijan's Experience in Tax Incentives for Technological Innovations."

Aliyev also participated in a specialized training session on "Digital Analytics in the Tax Administration System," where experts exchanged views on the growing role of data-driven technologies in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of modern tax administration.

By Vafa Guliyeva