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Kyrgyz Parliament Urged to Simplify Tax Return Process for Citizens

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A member of the Kyrgyz parliament is advocating for simplified tax return processes for citizens.
  • The current system reportedly involves bureaucracy and obstacles that prevent citizens from reclaiming owed tax refunds.
  • The proposal aims to make it easier for citizens to receive tax refunds for housing purchases, education expenses, and other eligible reasons.

A deputy in the Kyrgyz parliament is calling for measures to simplify the process by which citizens can reclaim tax refunds. The initiative aims to address bureaucratic hurdles and artificial obstacles that currently impede individuals from accessing funds they are rightfully owed.

However, in practice, people encounter bureaucracy and artificial obstacles that prevent people from getting this money.

— Altynkuyl MurzakimovaThe deputy described the difficulties citizens face when trying to reclaim tax refunds.

During a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Altynkuyl Murzakimova highlighted that citizens who file annual tax declarations are entitled to a portion of their paid taxes back. This refund is possible for various reasons, including purchasing housing or paying for children's education.

I want to remind you that it is forbidden to demand paper certificates from citizens if the necessary data is already in the 'Tunduk' system.

— Altynkuyl MurzakimovaMurzakimova criticized the unnecessary demand for paper documents.

However, Murzakimova stated that in practice, citizens encounter significant red tape and systemic impediments. She specifically pointed out that it is prohibited to demand paper certificates from citizens when the necessary data is already available within the "Tunduk" system. The deputy emphasized the need to resolve this issue promptly due to numerous citizen complaints, urging the government to streamline the process and ensure that tax refunds are accessible without undue difficulty.

It is necessary to solve this problem in connection with citizens' appeals.

— Altynkuyl MurzakimovaThe deputy stressed the urgency of addressing the issue due to public complaints.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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