How does AI help in SAT audits?

Technological tools, such as artificial intelligence (AI), are being used by tax authorities around the world to improve collection, and in Mexico, the Tax Administration Service (SAT) is no exception . But there are challenges in this area, according to specialists.

While the SAT is achieving record audit figures using AI, it's important to have more robust regulatory frameworks to protect taxpayers' rights and prevent cases like those seen in the Netherlands .

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This was expressed by the Mexican Institute of Public Accountants (IMCP) in a monthly press conference, warning that this poses a challenge in terms of privacy, transparency, and ethics .

The president of the National Youth Commission of the Institute's alumni section, Christopher López Gonzáles, noted that the tax authorities are relying on a strategy supported by AI and big data to monitor tax compliance for the exhaustive reviews they conduct, known as "deep surveillance," in which they summon taxpayers to show them any detected inconsistencies.

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This, he highlighted, has resulted in a significant increase in revenue collection, with historic figures observed in 2024 .

Also in the first quarter of 2025 with real growth of 17.8%, he indicated, mentioning that this was thanks to the drive for AI efficiency in identifying inconsistencies and optimizing audits, especially in large taxpayers .

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He noted that this is not a case exclusive to Mexico, but rather a global trend, as more than 70% of tax administrations use AI for fraud detection, risk assessment, and taxpayer services .

As notable examples, he mentioned the European Union, where countries such as Italy with its VeRa algorithm and Germany with X-PIDER and Steuerchatbot, apply AI for inspection and assistance .

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However, he noted that in the Netherlands, XENON and SyRI had a bad experience and were discontinued due to human rights violations.

Within this context, he said that Mexico has established itself as a leader in tax digitalization, with an advanced system that includes electronic invoicing with the issuance of the Digital Tax Receipt online (CFDI), e.signature, and the Tax Mailbox .

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These tools, he said, date back to the 1980s and have contributed to a reduction in tax evasion and collection costs.

Thus, our country is standing out by ranking 23rd in the 2024 International Tax Competitiveness Index , he emphasized.

However, Christopher López González considered that this entails responsibilities and commitments to better protect the rights of those responsible.

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