Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Google Maps Used To Find Tax Cheats

Posted by Soulskill on from the novel-use-of-resources dept.

phantomfive writes "Some countries are worried about the privacy implications of Google Maps, but Lithuania is using them to find tax cheats. 'After Google's car-borne cameras were driven through the Vilnius area last year, the tax men in this small Baltic nation got busy. They have spent months combing through footage looking for unreported taxable wealth. ... Two recent cases netted $130,000 in taxes and penalties after investigators found houses photographed by Google that weren't on official maps. ... "We were very impressed," said Modestas Kaseliauskas, head of the State Tax Authority. "We realized that we could do more with less and in shorter time."' The people of Lithuania don't seem to mind. 'Authorities have been aided by the local populace. "We received even more support than we expected," said Mr. Kaseliauskas.'"

3 of 174 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Here's one person who doesn't support them by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Don't forget the aqueducts!

  2. Moon the IRS! by PolygamousRanchKid+ · · Score: 4, Funny

    Dear Mr. Google,

    Please tell me when your satellite gadget is going to be flying over me taking snapshots. I would like to go outside, and show the IRS my better side.

    Thanks,

    Mr. Kid

    --
    Schroedinger's Brexit: The UK is both in and out of the EU at the same time!
  3. Fuck Tax Cheats by FreeUser · · Score: 3, Funny

    It's only normal and expected. I would help authorities catch the assholes who don't pay their taxes.

    Agreed. Or put another way:

    Dear Tax Dodger,

    Fuck you. Pony up.

    Most Sincerely,

    The rest of us who pay our taxes honestly.

    --
    The Future of Human Evolution: Autonomy