In an interview with Eghtesad Online, Abolfazl Abutorabi, a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Internal Affairs and Councils, expressed hope for a reduction in the tax burden on vulnerable groups and small businesses in the 2024 budget. He emphasized that one of the key decisions in the 2024 budget proposal is the increased focus on identifying tax evaders while easing the tax pressure on the lower-income groups and small businesses, particularly by doubling the tax exemption for salaried workers and small enterprises.

EghtesadOnline: The Iranian National Tax Administration identified and collected unpaid taxes worth 184 trillion rials ($1.5 billion) in the last fiscal year the ended in March.

EghtesadOnline: The government will start levying taxes on business owners' transactions processed through point-of-sale devices to combat tax evasion , the head of Iran National Tax Administration announced.

EghtesadOnline: The top 50 gold coin dealers have been identified and introduced to the Iranian National Tax Administration, as part of a tax evasion inquiry at a time of high volatility in the gold coin and foreign currency markets.

EghtesadOnline: About 2,500 cases of tax evasion and 3,000 shell companies have been newly identified by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance.

EghtesadOnline: About 63 trillion rials ($1.49 billion) worth of unpaid tax were identified in the last Iranian year (ended March 20, 2018) as a result of a new scheme to monitor dubious bank transactions, the head of Iran National Tax Administration said.

EghtesadOnline: Extensive tax exemptions granted to certain organizations and agencies in Iran have set the stage for numerous cases of tax evasion . This has consequently increased pressure on different economic sectors and led to a huge loss of revenues.

EghtesadOnline: Credit Suisse Group AG and its home country of Switzerland were surprised by a tax evasion and money laundering investigation that spans five countries from Australia to the U.K. and potentially involves thousands of account holders.

EghtesadOnline: Iran is taking the final steps in its transition to a modern, streamlined system of taxation. By implementing the electronic execution of taxation procedures, the "Comprehensive Taxation Plan" aims to help widen the tax base, identify potential taxpayers and minimize tax evasion .

EghtesadOnline: Physicians are no exception when it comes to taxation and the fight against tax evasion ; they should pay their taxes in proportion to their income, a member of Majlis Joint Commission said.

EghtesadOnline: The Indian Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a double taxation avoidance agreement between India and Iran, which will promote investment flow and curb tax evasion .

EghtesadOnline: A customs administration directive to raise import taxes met with fierce criticism from the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture on Monday. The controversial decision is likely to spark debate about tax evasion and trade regulations.