Abstract:
A method and systems for pursuing a potential value-added tax (VAT) reclaim through a mobile device. The method comprises receiving at least one image of a VAT receipt from the mobile device; identifying a geographic location of the mobile device; determining whether the mobile device is or was in a foreign country at the time the image was produced; analyzing, by an optical character recognition processor, the at least one image of the VAT receipt; determining whether the VAT receipt is eligible for a VAT refund based on at least one VAT reclaim rule, wherein the at least one VAT reclaim rule determines eligibility based on at least a country of residence of a user of the mobile device, the geographic location of the mobile device, and the analysis of the at least one image; and upon determining that the VAT receipt is eligible for the VAT refund, generating a reclaim request.
Abstract:
A method and system for predicting a likelihood of success of a potential value-added tax (VAT) reclaim are provided. The method includes receiving at least one VAT receipt; analyzing the at least one VAT receipt; retrieving information respective of likelihood of success respective of the VAT receipt analysis; and determining the likelihood of success of the potential VAT reclaim.