Since 2021, tax authorities in Bouches-du-Rhône have harnessed satellite imaging and AI to locate undeclared private swimming pools, recouping €5 million in unpaid taxes in just four years. Employing tools like Google Maps, they compare aerial property imagery with tax records to find discrepancies. Although owning a pool is legal, homeowners must declare it to the tax office for tax recalculations, as pool ownership increases property value. The common increase ranges from €200 to €300 in additional taxes, emphasizing the importance of compliance for new and existing homeowners.
Since 2021, Bouches-du-Rhône has effectively utilized satellite images and AI technology to identify undeclared swimming pools, recovering €5 million in unpaid taxes.
With 3.4 million private pools in France, tax compliance is crucial, as property taxes adjust for new pools, averaging an additional €200 to €300.
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