Tehran, Iran – The Iranian authorities are offering an electronic voucher plan in appreciation of the terrible economic conditions under the sanctions, but they also wander in the council’s taxes to cover the budget deficit.

As a shopping and crowded travel season in Nowruz, the new Persian yearThe approach, the government of the middle President Masoud Bezishian revived the vouchers plan for at least a few months, this time online.

The first use of coupons in Iran dates back to World War II when the country faced bitter and famine economic conditions in the shadow of the British and Soviet occupation, which ended in 1946 after five years.

However, vouchers are often remembered for widely used in the aftermath of the 1979 revolution. Neighboring Iraq invaded Iran with the support of global and regional powers to confront the new Iranian -theocratic Foundation, Eight -year war Population pressure.

Voucher

Starting this week, the low -income Iranians and the middle class are abandoned up to 5 million riyals (just over $ 5) per person can be used to buy limited quantities such as red meat, chicken, eggs, milk, cooking oil, rice and sugar at government prices. About 60 million people are qualified to use credit.

People can buy only 11 elements from the list of suppliers and shops selected throughout the country, and credit purchases are separate from Monthly government cash leaflets It is currently about $ 4.85 per person.

The goal is to marginally alleviate the short term on the families you were watching The purchasing power is diminished for years As a result of the poor local administration and comprehensive Western sanctions.

The government of the late President Ibrahim Risi, who was in his position from 2021 to 2024, carried out electronic vouchers twice, in 2023 and 2024, for short periods to reduce pressure as well.

His direct predecessor, President Hassan Rohani, also looked at asylum in the aftermath of the United States’ withdrawal of 2018 from the Iranian nuclear deal with the global authorities and imposing harsh sanctions on the country.

On the other hand, it is imposed taxes on everything

PEZEZSHKIAN management that Two major members of a political conflict with militants lost Last week, he was trying to reduce costs and increase revenues to confront the budget crisis.

The government’s approved government budget for the Iranian evaluation year 1404, which begins on March 21, shows a significant increase in taxes and service costs – in many cases much higher than the current inflation rate of 35 percent in Iran.

The successive Iranian governments have been paid to find new revenue sources, including through tax increases, to reduce the country’s dependence on oil revenues, which were affected by the “maximum pressure” tactics by the United States.

The PEZESHKIAN government said this month that it pays 73 percent of its current expenses, with the exception of infrastructure expenditures, using tax revenues.

According to a report issued by the Iranian Parliament Research Center in February, the total government tax revenue is expected to increase by 53 percent in the fiscal year 1404 compared to the previous year, which is the highest jump in a decade.

Decree budget a 73 percent in total government profits from corporate income tax Compared to the previous year and an increase of 68 percent in income from personal income taxes.

The research arm in Parliament expects a 36 percent increase compared to the previous year in wealth and property taxes.

Imports on imports will also increase by 85 percent with a large part of the increase in government revenue from imports of new or used foreign vehicles after that. A year has been lifted In 2022.

during The Islamic month of RamadanRestaurants and hotels need to pay for permits to be able to work while ensuring that no person publicly does not break through eating, drinking or smoking, which is considered a crime under Iranian Islamic laws.

Taxes will increase after months of raising Iran’s retirement age for two years to 62, and increased the years of service necessary to receive full retirement pensions for men to 35 out of 30. This was aimed at reducing the disturbing pension funds deficit that threatened financial sustainability and further pressure on the government.

Amid the free fall of another coin and The continuous energy crisisThe besieged government was also accused by militants of the militants of intentionally reducing the value of the national currency to achieve short -term gains.

Make services more expensive

In addition to reinforced taxes, the budget of 1404 provides long list of government services provided to Iranian and foreign citizens more expensive while increasing financial penalties for crimes.

The necessary fees for the issuance of national identity cards and passports have increased, and it will be the taxpayer more vehicle and motorcycles. It is expected that many fees related to universities and technical and professional exams will rise.

Especially with the shattering of Millions of Iranians to travel this month, the authorities expect much higher revenues than traffic fines because they will increase by up to 30 percent until early April.

Many major traffic crimes have already seen their penalties three times about eight months ago with many others, including dangerous or drunk driving, are expected to be raised by another 50 percent next year.

The authorities are planning to accuse the Iranians to try to leave the country as well, while facing leaving about 30 percent. Repeated departures will cost more costs.

The state continues to impose financial penalties on criminal cases and open them against people who are considered a violation Compulsory veil laws. Vehicles can be fined and supplied for weeks if they are reported again and again for veil crimes.

The Iranian government plans to provide services provided to millions of immigrants and refugees throughout the country, including the costs of issuing or renewing travel and work permits.

The Tehran municipality announced last month that the costs of services provided to foreign citizens will be 54 percent higher in the coming Iranian year.

This increase in prices will mostly affect migrants and refugees from neighboring Afghanistan, Whose numbers are enlarged in Iran In the wake of the Taliban acquisition of the country after the United States withdrew in 2021.

The Iranian authorities recognize at least six million Afghans living in Iran, a country with about 90 million people, but some estimates are higher than several million.