The Italian tax agency feels that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles had underestimated its business in the United States following its phased acquisition of Chrysler by 5.1 billion euros.

An FCA spokesperson said today that “we strongly disagree with this preliminary report.”

Sources say the audit could result in FCA having to pay back taxes for $1.5 billion.

Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fiat-chrysler-italy-idUSKBN1Y90SP