In October 2025, the Czech Financial Administration launched the third stage of its initiative known as “Daňové echo” (Tax Echo) — a proactive program designed to notify taxpayers about likely errors in their tax returns.
Instead of launching immediate audits or imposing fines, the tax office gives selected individuals a chance to correct their mistakes voluntarily and avoid penalties or inspections.
What Is “Tax Echo”?
Tax Echo is a data-driven review system that identifies inconsistencies or risks in personal tax filings. The aim is to help taxpayers adjust their tax returns early, before any formal audit is triggered.
The Czech Tax Office began using this approach in 2022. Since then, it has recovered millions of crowns for the state budget while also helping individuals avoid unnecessary legal trouble.
According to the General Director of the Financial Administration, Simona Hornochová, the long-term vision is to make Tax Echo a routine process and even notify taxpayers before the deadline to file their annual tax return.
Tax Echo III: Focus on Pension Contributions (2023 & 2024)
In this third round, the tax authority is contacting 1,338 individuals who may have incorrectly claimed deductions for pension savings that were prematurely withdrawn.
If you claimed a tax deduction for pension savings in previous years and then canceled your pension plan early, you may be required to recalculate your taxes.
Taxpayers will receive notifications either by letter or via their data box (datová schránka). The letters started going out on October 13, 2025.
The estimated tax discrepancies in this round are worth approximately CZK 12.5 million. Based on prior success rates, voluntary corrections could bring in CZK 8 million to public budgets.
Previous Results of the Tax Echo Program
| Stage | Focus Area | Taxpayers Contacted | Success Rate | Voluntarily Repaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo I | Early termination of pension savings | 575 | 62% | CZK 3.5 million |
| Echo II | Invalid spouse tax deduction | 3,432 | 74% | CZK 48.8 million |
These results show that a majority of taxpayers respond voluntarily when notified, and the recovery rate is high by international standards, according to Jiří Žežulka, Director of Risk Analysis.
What To Do If You Receive a “Tax Echo” Notice
If you are contacted by the Financial Administration:
Do not ignore the message – review your past returns carefully.
If you recognize a mistake (e.g. pension savings canceled early), file an amended tax return.
You won’t be penalized if you act before any formal audit is launched.
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