Minister of Finance: Tax documentation paves the way for a new phase of digital transformation
Minister of Finance: Tax documentation paves the way for a new phase of digital transformation
10-3-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Finance Minister Faleh al-Sari affirmed on Saturday that tax documentation paves the way for a new phase of digital transformation.
A statement from the ministry, received by the Information Agency, indicated that “the minister oversaw the launch of the first electronic tax accounting system for major taxpayers during his visit to the General Authority for Taxes, in the presence of several directors general from the Ministry of Finance.”
He added that “the launch of the system comes within the framework of the government program and the Ministry of Finance’s direction towards digital transformation, modernizing financial management, and simplifying procedures, which contributes to raising the efficiency of tax operations and facilitating procedures for taxpayers.”
He pointed out that “the system allows taxpayers to complete tax accounting procedures electronically and pay amounts remotely, without needing to visit the Authority’s headquarters. It also allows for the electronic storage and archiving of documents and enables review of returns by audit and compliance teams, thus enhancing work efficiency and preserving the rights of the public treasury and public funds.”
According to the statement, the minister stressed that “the launch of the electronic tax accounting system represents a practical step in modernizing tax administration and transitioning from paper-based transactions to a digital system that keeps pace with technological advancements in tax collection methods.”
He added that “the electronic system represents the first phase of the digital transformation project for tax operations, and the first building block for a comprehensive electronic tax system,” noting that the selection of major taxpayers is a starting point for the project, with the digital transformation phases to expand later to include various taxpayer segments.
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