Ministry of Revenues Reports High Nuber of Digital Tax Payments

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Ministry of Revenues Reports High Nuber of Digital Tax Payments

The Ministry of Revenues reported over 281 billion Br collected through its electronic payment platform in the first 10 months of 2026. Elsabeth Ashenafi said the record digital inflow reflects a steady shift of taxpayers from cash and cheque-based settlements to online systems, supported by ongoing reforms to improve compliance and reduce administrative bottlenecks. Officials attribute the growth to the efficiency and convenience of the e-payment system, which allows taxpayers to file and...