MP Zainab al-Khazraji said on Saturday that Iraq is finally putting old tax and customs laws into action—laws that were passed years ago but never fully enforced.
She explained that these laws, issued back in 2012 and 2014, were delayed for a long time. Now, she says, the government has officially started applying them. According to al-Khazraji, this step is part of a joint effort by the government and parliament to better organize state revenues and strengthen public finances.
She made it clear that the next stage will be closely watched. Authorities, she said, will monitor how these laws are applied and make sure they do not place extra pressure on citizens. Al-Khazraji described the move as a reform step aimed at improving how Iraq manages its financial and economic affairs.
At the same time, concerns are being raised from within parliament. Earlier, MP Ahmed Shahid warned the caretaker government not to keep increasing or doubling taxes on people. He stressed that tax collection must be fair and handled wisely, and that it should match what citizens can realistically afford.
In short, old tax laws are now being enforced, the government says it’s about reform and better revenue management—but lawmakers are also urging caution to protect citizens from extra financial strain.
