How the Tax Administration of Belarus serves the taxpayers in this hard time

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Extension of deadlines

The personal income tax filing deadline has been extended for individuals.

 

Deferral of payments

For some types of SME and large business activities, non-interest tax credit may be allowed on taxes paid to local budgets (i.e. land tax, real property tax).

 

Debt payment plans

For some type of SME and large business activities, non-interest tax credit may be allowed on taxes paid to local budgets (i.e. land tax, real property tax).

 

Quicker refunds

Quicker refunds are being arranged for VAT.

 

Enhanced services and communication initiatives

Greater use is being made of digital channels and telephony services.

 

Other measures

Lower tax rates may be established by local councils of deputies.

 

Business Continuity Measures

Governance arrangements

Efforts have been made to reduce the time taken for the development of legal acts in response to the crisis.

 

Identification of critical and non-critical activities

Steps have been taken to identify those spheres of the economy and categories of taxpayers that need to be supported.

 

Staff and taxpayer safety

The Tax Administration follows the recommendations of the Ministry of Health, including increased use of telephone and digital contact, and being more attentive to health status.

 

Training and redeployment

Professional training of personnel can be provided through distance learning.

 


 

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