Iraq Launches Digital Tax Inquiry Service
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting of the High Committee for Tax Reform on Wednesday, where he launched the Digital Tax Inquiry Service within the Ur e-Services Platform.
The service enables citizens, businesses, and companies to electronically check their tax status with speed, accuracy, and transparency. It also resolves issues related to name duplication, which previously caused verification challenges, streamlining the tax compliance process.
The meeting also addressed the new Income Tax Law, approved by the Council of Ministers and currently under review by the Council of State before submission to Parliament. The proposed law aligns with international regulations, supports a business-friendly environment, and encourages investment and economic growth.
Additionally, the High Committee for Tax Reform discussed expanding income tax applications and implementing tax reform laws to simplify compliance and advance financial reforms.
(Source: PMO)
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