The Egyptian Ministry of Finance has announced an extension of the deadline for submitting property tax returns until the end of December 2026, in response to requests from experts, media representatives, and citizens. This move aims to provide more time for taxpayers to take advantage of new facilities and incentives. Additionally, the ministry has extended the period for submitting requests for reconciliation in tax disputes and exemption from late fees until April 2, 2027.
According to Finance Minister Ahmed Kujuk, citizens have responded positively to the mobile app, with over 2 million units registered within 100 days. A total of 1.5 million citizens have created electronic accounts on the mobile app, and 1.2 million tax returns have been received. The minister expressed gratitude to citizens for their cooperation and trust in the ministry's efforts.
The Ministry of Finance plans to continue developing and improving the mobile app to provide better services to taxpayers. The ministry will work on enhancing the system's capacity to handle large numbers of users and increase technical support to help citizens overcome any obstacles they may face. This move aims to simplify and facilitate the tax filing process for citizens.
Minister Kujuk emphasized that the ministry will take into account comments and suggestions from citizens, the media, and social media platforms to improve the tax filing process. The ministry is committed to providing high-quality services and ensuring that taxpayers receive the support they need.
Rami Youssef, Assistant Minister for Tax Policies, stated that the ministry is holding extensive meetings with business representatives to explain the new tax incentives. The ministry has also established channels for communication and technical support teams to improve service efficiency and provide more facilities for taxpayers.
The extension of the deadline for submitting requests for reconciliation in tax disputes applies to existing disputes between taxpayers and the Real Estate Tax Authority, as well as disputes pending before courts or tax appeal committees. This move aims to provide more time for taxpayers to resolve their disputes and take advantage of the new incentives.
The Ministry of Finance's efforts to improve the tax filing process and provide more facilities for taxpayers are ongoing. The ministry is committed to providing high-quality services and ensuring that taxpayers receive the support they need. With the increased usage of the mobile app and the extension of deadlines, the ministry aims to simplify and facilitate the tax filing process for citizens.
Key points
- The Ministry of Finance has extended tax filing deadlines and announced increased usage of the mobile app, with 1.5 million citizens creating accounts and 1.2 million tax returns received.
- The ministry plans to continue developing and improving the mobile app to provide better services to taxpayers.
- The extension of deadlines applies to existing disputes between taxpayers and the Real Estate Tax Authority, as well as disputes pending before courts or tax appeal committees.
