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Content logic layer

Tax rate is implausible

tax_rate_implausible

The effective sales tax or VAT rate is outside the normal range for the country.

Severity
medium
Weight
35
Layer
Content logic
Max effect
up to 35 of 100

How it affects the score

The signal contributes its weight times the detector's confidence. Signals combine so several medium findings add up, while one weak finding cannot decide a verdict.

Innocent explanations

Tax-exempt items, mixed rates, or a misread amount.

What to do

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