The digital crackdown on tax evasion continues to produce tangible results. The requirement to connect cash registers to POS terminals for card and debit card payments, which has been fully operational since March, has marked a turning point in the first eight months of 2026. According to figures published by Il Sole 24 Ore, the number of receipts issued grew by nearly 220 million over the same time last year, bringing in a record taxable income of €11.8 billion. The summer, in particular, saw a rise in July and August, with roughly 60 million extra receipts and €2.7 billion issued. Naturally, €11.8 billion in recorded amounts does not translate into the same amount of tax recovered. Applying an average VAT rate of 18% as an estimate, the potential tax due is roughly €2.1 billion, yet the actual amount paid is also determined by purchase deductions and merchants' flat-rate tax regimes. In terms of controls, the August Omnibus Decree implemented a 5% tolerance for discrepancies between recorded sales and electronic payments, which mitigates the risk of sanctions for even the most minor discrepancies. The more consistent data will give the tax authorities a clear basis for focusing audits in 2027.