فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Fouzi Lekjaa, the Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, emphasized during his address at the public session of the House of Representatives yesterday that the government is committed to reducing the tax burden on citizens, particularly those with low and middle incomes. He announced a significant amendment to income tax regulations, exempting all incomes below 6,000 dirhams per month from taxation.
This measure will result in 80% of citizens being exempt from income tax, a move Lekjaa described as a key step toward achieving social justice and boosting Moroccans’ purchasing power. He explained that this reform would cost the state treasury over 1.205 billion dirhams but considered it a necessary investment to improve the conditions of vulnerable and middle-class groups.
The minister also stated that during the second reading of the draft bill, an additional reform would be introduced for retirees—a demographic of special concern—to address repeated calls for improved financial conditions.
Furthermore, Lekjaa highlighted the importance of enhancing administrative efficiency in the tax sector through digitization and streamlined processes, including online declarations. This initiative aims to provide taxpayers with accurate information to rectify any errors in tax filings. He noted that the tax administration now emphasizes taxes as a tool for achieving social justice by imposing higher rates on high incomes in line with constitutional and international practices.
The primary objective of these reforms, according to Lekjaa, is to redistribute financial resources to support low-income groups through direct subsidies, which currently total approximately 30 billion dirhams annually. He added that the government is striving to continuously improve and develop these subsidies to meet citizens’ needs and foster social and economic development.
source : fesnews media
