Tax Administration Reform inGreece: Outcomes and Lessons(2010–25) Andrew Kazora Okello, Stoyan Evtimov Markov, Chenghong Wang, and Elli-SivyllaGregou under the guidance of Era Dabla-Norris and George J.Pitsilis NOTE/2026/003 ©2026 International Monetary Fund Tax Administration Reform in Greece: Outcomes and Lessons (2010–25) NOTE/2026/003 Andrew Kazora Okello, Stoyan Evtimov Markov, Chenghong Wang, and Elli-Sivylla Gregou* DISCLAIMER: The IMF Notes Series aims to quickly disseminate succinct IMF analysis on critical economicissues to member countries and the broader policy community. The views expressed in IMF Notes are those ofthe author(s), although they do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, or its Executive Board, or itsManagement. RECOMMENDED CITATION: Okello, Andrew Kazora; Stoyan Evtimov Markov; Chenghong Wang; and Elli-Sivylla Gregou. 2026. “Tax Administration Reform in Greece: Outcomes and Lessons (2010–25).” IMF Note2026/003. International Monetary Fund, Washington, DC. * This note was prepared by Andrew Kazora Okello, Stoyan Evtimov Markov, Chenghong Wang, and Elli-Sivylla Gregou, under theguidance of Era Dabla-Norris and George J. Pitsilis. The authors are grateful for their valuable guidance and support. Contents Glossary............................................................................................................................................................... 3Executive Summary............................................................................................................................................. 4Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 5Background.......................................................................................................................................................... 6Tax Administration Reform Pillars and Sequencing ............................................................................................ 8Reform Impact and Outcomes........................................................................................................................... 18Reform Implementation Challenges and Role of CD ........................................................................................ 24Lessons Learned and Strategic Implications..................................................................................................... 27Looking Ahead ................................................................................................................................................... 28References ............................................................................................................................................................ 30IMF Note |1 Boxes Box 1. Overview of Key Tax Policy Reforms in Greece, 2010–19 .................................................................. 8Box 2. MyDATA Transaction Types............................................................................................................... 16 Figures Figure 1. Real GDP Growth (Percent) ............................................................................................................. 6Figure 2. Revenue, Primary Expenditure, and Primary Balance (Percentage of GDP) .................................. 6Figure 3. Tax Revenue (Percentage of GDP).................................................................................................. 6Figure 4. Immediate Post-Crisis Reforms, 2010–12........................................................................................ 9Figure 5. Structural and Institutional Reforms, 2013–17 ............................................................................... 11Figure 6. Key Digital Transformation Reforms, 2018–25............................................................................... 15Figure 7. Tax-to-GDP Ratio with Major Reforms, 2005–25 ........................................................................... 19Figure 8. Changes in Tax Revenue: 2023 versus 2005 (Percentage of GDP).............................................. 19Figure 9. VAT Compliance Gap and VAT Collection, 2010–24 ..................................................................... 20Figure 10. Operational Strength Index........................................................................................................... 21Figure 11. TADAT by Performance Outcome Area ....................................................................................... 22Figure 12. Percent of E-filing and E-payment, 2018–23................................................................................ 23Figure 13. Tax Arrears as Percent of Revenue: Year-End Stock and Tax-Type Breakdown, 2018–23 ....... 24 Tables Table 1. Key IMF CD Interventions........................................................................................