Online rumors have been circulating that Kazakhstan's tax authorities have gained access to citizens' bank accounts and deposits, sparking fears of 'total control' over personal finances. Officials have denied these claims, reports NUR.KZ.
Dina Kusainova, head of the administration of income of individuals at the State Revenue Committee (KGD) of the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan, said on the program 'People's Control' on Khabar TV: 'We do not have access to your deposit and bank accounts.' She stressed that even a large deposit, such as 100 million tenge, would not raise red flags for tax officials.
Kusainova explained that the tax authorities can only obtain information about money movements during an official tax audit. Otherwise, including for mobile transfers, the tax office does not see transaction details. Bank data is protected by secrecy, and even spouses can only access it through a court order.
The Telegram channel of the Center for Combating Disinformation under the President of Kazakhstan noted that such fake news exaggerates the powers of state bodies and exploits public sensitivity about personal finances. 'As a rule, certain legal norms or proposed control measures are interpreted as mechanisms of total control. This presentation creates unfounded fears and spreads distrust in the financial system, whereas the actual powers of state bodies are limited by current legislation and bank secrecy requirements,' the statement said.
Thus, tax authorities do not have direct access to personal accounts and deposits. However, the state can learn about financial status through the Smart Data Finance system, which collects income and expense data. Previously, amendments to the Tax Code were proposed, including possible exemptions from individual income tax. Additionally, not everyone in Kazakhstan is required to pay property tax.
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