Armenian opposition: New tax package extra burden for Armenian society

At a press conference held today, Minasyan said that there is a lack of necessary reasoning in introducing these taxes, which cover economic, social, legal and political sectors.

In his words, at a time when the country is still in crisis and society is on the brink of an economic collapse, this tax package is nothing but an extra burden on the public.

“The government, by making controversial interpretations, creates a muddled situation and is unable to give answers to specific questions,” said Minasyan.

In his opinion, not all the 915 heads of local communities are conscientious and will implement these taxes as they wish.

However, the ARF-D member did mention that his party is not opposed to the financial development of local communities and also to the development of local self-government bodies.

Ayvazyan, in turn, said that due to this amendment to the legislation, two important types of taxes come under the authority of local communities — land tax and property tax.

As for the other 7-8 taxes included in this package, local community leaders and elders' councils, at their will, can implement them themselves.

Ayvazyan also said that this document enables the local communities to organize their finances and be independent.

“Local communities will no longer have to sit and wait to see whether the Ministry of Finance grants them subsidies or not,” said Ayvazyan.

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