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Jordan News
25-06-2025
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- Jordan News
Exemption from Additional Installment Charges for Tax Settlement Beneficiaries Who Pay by End of 2025 - Jordan News
Dr. Hussam Abu Ali, Director General of the Income and Sales Tax Department, has urged companies, establishments, and taxpayers who benefited from Cabinet decisions approving the recommendations of the Tax Settlement and Reconciliation Committees on outstanding cases with the Income and Sales Tax Department to take advantage of the Cabinet's latest decision. اضافة اعلان The decision exempts those who have opted to pay their income and sales tax dues in installments from additional charges, fines, and fees, as outlined in Paragraph (B) of Article 37 of the Income Tax Law No. 34 of 2014, and Paragraph (B) of Article 52 of the General Sales Tax Law No. 6 of 1994, both with their respective amendments. To qualify for this exemption, taxpayers must fully settle their outstanding taxes by the end of 2025. Notably, claims still under review by the Tax Settlement Committees will also benefit from this decision if approved before the year's end. The Cabinet's decision aims to support companies and taxpayers who previously received tax settlement decisions and chose installment payments, by enabling them to pay their remaining dues without any additional charges—provided full payment is made before the end of 2025.
Jordan News
03-06-2025
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- Jordan News
Tax Authority: No Exceptions to the E-Invoicing System - Jordan News
The Director General of the Income and Sales Tax Department, Dr. Hussam Abu Ali, confirmed that the department has not issued any decisions regarding exceptions or approvals for accepting paper invoices, which are now considered obsolete and no longer valid for expenditure purposes. اضافة اعلان He added, in reference to what was published in a local newspaper, that in cooperation with all professional associations and civil society institutions, an agreement was reached to implement the third phase of the National E-Invoicing System for purchases. It mandates compulsory enrollment in the e-invoicing system and states that no tax-deductible expense will be accepted unless it is supported by an invoice issued through the National E-Invoicing System. This applies to invoices issued by members of the Pharmacists Association as well, with the additional requirement that insurance companies only accept electronic invoices bearing a watermark (QR Code) generated by the National E-Invoicing System.
Jordan News
29-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Jordan Approves Settlement of 419 Tax Disputes to Support Economic Activity - Jordan News
Jordan Approves Settlement of 419 Tax Disputes to Support Economic Activity The Jordanian Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan, has approved the settlement of 419 tax disputes between taxpayers and the Income and Sales Tax Department, as recommended by the government's Tax Settlement and Reconciliation Committee. اضافة اعلان The cases involve companies and individuals with financial liabilities under the Income Tax Law and the General Sales Tax Law. This move is part of the government's broader efforts to ease the burden on economic sectors, encourage compliance, and allow businesses and investors to regularize their tax status. The aim is to promote business continuity, expansion, and remove obstacles that could hinder growth and investment in the Kingdom.
Jordan News
20-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Abu Ali: Tax Reforms Based on Justice, No New Taxes to Be Imposed - Jordan News
The Director-General of the Income and Sales Tax Department, Husam Abu Ali, emphasized on Tuesday that Jordan's ongoing tax reforms are built on the principle of fairness and are focused on enhancing trust between taxpayers and auditors — without introducing new taxes or increasing existing ones. اضافة اعلان During a media briefing titled 'The National E-Invoicing System and Tax Reforms', Abu Ali stated that: The reforms aim to improve the efficiency and fairness of the tax system. 65 tax services are now available electronically, streamlining taxpayer interactions. The department is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance tax auditing, with 85% of tax returns being electronically reviewed. Abu Ali reaffirmed that these reforms are meant to facilitate compliance, reduce evasion, and ensure a transparent and just tax environment, while maintaining stability in tax policy by not introducing new burdens on citizens or businesses.
Roya News
20-05-2025
- Business
- Roya News
85% of tax returns in Jordan audited using AI, says income department chief
The Director-General of Jordan's Income and Sales Tax Department, Hussam Abu Ali, said that the department uses an advanced tax auditing system powered by artificial intelligence, which reviews 85 percent tax returns electronically across companies, businesses, individuals, and employees. Speaking at a media briefing titled 'The National Electronic Invoicing System and Tax Reforms,' Abu Ali highlighted that the department offers 65 electronic services covering all key tax procedures, enabling taxpayers, their representatives, and auditors to complete transactions efficiently. Digital Oversight on Factories Abu Ali said the department has established a digital monitoring program for cigarette manufacturing factories and recently launched the second phase of similar controls on alcoholic beverage factories as part of efforts to combat tax evasion and regulate the market. Program for Compliant Taxpayers He introduced a new program for taxpayers who have consistently complied over the past five years, called the 'Golden List,' which offers expedited and premium tax services to encourage voluntary compliance and transparency. Abu Ali explained that one major reform is shifting from sales tax collection at the point of sale to a supply-based model, aligning Jordan's tax system with global best practices on goods and services. He added that electronic integration between the Tax Department, Social Security Corporation, and Companies Control Department has improved accuracy in employee data management and helped reconcile past tax returns. Raising Tax Awareness Dr. Zaid Al-Nawaiseh, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Government Communications, praised the Tax Department's efforts to raise public awareness and tax culture, which has enhanced the efficiency of tax auditing and collection.
