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Addis Ababa Finance Bureau Drafts Tax Debt Relief Directive

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Addis Ababa Finance Bureau Drafts Tax Debt Relief Directive
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The Addis Ababa City Administration Finance Bureau has drafted a new directive to establish a clear and fair tax debt relief system for taxpayers facing uncontrollable circumstances.

  • The Addis Ababa City Administration Finance Bureau drafted a directive for a clear, fair, and consistent tax debt relief system.
  • The directive applies to taxpayers unable to meet legal tax obligations due to force majeure or beyond-capacity circumstances.
  • Applicants seeking relief for floods, landslides, or fires must provide supporting letters from relevant authorities.
  • Business insolvency or incapacity requires an auditor-certified audit report and financial loss statement.
  • Severe illness or physical disability requires official certification from a health institution.
  • The directive explicitly excludes entities that have engaged in illegal tax evasion from receiving relief.