Internal Revenue Department (IRD) will implement Self Assessment System (SAS), moving away from the existing system of tax collection (U Myint Thaung, Yangon Regional Planning and Finance Minister)

The Internal Revenue Department (IRD) will practice a Self Assessment System (SAS), moving away from the existing system of tax collection, U Myint Thaung, Yangon regional Planning and Finance Minister, said in Parliament this week.

 “We will start implementing SAS so that taxpayers do not need to seal with staff from the tax offices. This will help to reduce corruption,” U Myint Thaung said.

The government is taking measures to reduce corruption within the ranks of public service. In 2017-18, punishments were meted out against IRD employees who engaged in corrupt or illegal activity, including sacking and demotions. One was also sentenced to five years in jail.

“Under the SAS, all taxpayers will be treated equally and we can eradicate cases where tax officers accept bribes from taxpayers to collect less tax or allow higher levels of tax relief,” he said.

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