Overview
- Officials say more than 7,000 North Rhine‑Westphalia residents labeled as influencers are now being checked for proper tax declarations.
- The LBF NRW obtained a dataset from several social‑media platforms and processed it to link thousands of records to individuals in the state.
- Authorities describe the workload as time‑consuming due to the volume of cases, with case‑by‑case audits underway.
- A dedicated Influencer‑Taskforce is coordinating the effort and is focused on professional creators thought to be major evaders rather than small accounts.
- No enforcement outcomes have been announced to date, with earlier estimates putting potential tax losses around €300 million.