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Jordan Times
19-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
'April 30 deadline set for 2024 income tax returns'
The Income and Sales Tax Department on Saturday announces that Tuesday, April 30, is the final legal deadline for submitting income tax returns for the 2024 fiscal year and for paying the declared taxes (JT file) AMMAN — The Income and Sales Tax Department on Saturday announced that Tuesday, April 30, is the final legal deadline for submitting income tax returns for the 2024 fiscal year and for paying the declared taxes. The department urged taxpayers who have not yet submitted their returns to expedite the electronic filing process to avoid penalties, stressing the importance of providing accurate information that reflects actual income, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Failure to submit a return will result in fines ranging from JD100 to JD500, in addition to a late payment penalty of 4 per thousand of the due tax amount for each week of delay. The department clarified that individuals with annual incomes exceeding JD9,000 (for those without dependents) or JD18,000 (for those with dependents) are required to file returns, even if their income is already subject to monthly withholding. Retirees receiving monthly pensions above JD2,500 are also obligated to submit a return for 2024. Taxpayers can contact the Taxpayer Service Centre via phone or WhatsApp at (06-2222130), or reach out through the department's social media platforms for assistance and inquiries.
Jordan Times
06-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
ACC issues 7,208 certificates of origin in Q1 2025
The number of certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce for the export of goods and commodities to Arab and foreign countries rises by 26.2 per cent during the first quarter of 2025 (Photo courtesy of the Aqaba Container Terminal) AMMAN — The number of certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) for the export of goods and commodities to Arab and foreign countries rose by 26.2 per cent during the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year, ACC said on Sunday According to the ACC's statistical data obtained by the Jordan News Agency, Petra, a total of 7,208 certificates of origin were issued by the chamber during the January-March period 2025, compared to 5,711 certificates during the first three months in 2024. Based on the data, the value of the ACC's certificates in the first three months 2025 dropped by 7.3 per cent, decreasing by approximately JD305 million, compared to JD328 million in 2024. Syria ranked first on the list of the top five countries that received the chamber's exported goods and products during the same period with 1,665 certificates worth JD18 million, while Iraq ranked highest in terms of value. Iraq ranked second with 801 certificates at a value of some JD137 million, placing it on the list of importing from the Kingdom with the highest value, the ACC figures showed. The number of certificates of origin issued for Switzerland reached 7, valued at JD26 million, while Egypt accounted for 181 certificates valued at JD22 million and the UAE had 630 certificates valued at JD17 million. These countries are the largest in terms of both the number and value of export. As for the type of products, the value of exports of non-Arab products amounted to some JD149 million, distributed among industrial products with JD71 million, agricultural products with JD29 million, and Arab products that amounted to around JD21 million. The remaining value was distributed among other types of products. Customs authorities use these certificates to determine tariff eligibility and verify product origins. The ACC issues certificates for Jordanian agricultural, livestock, and natural resource products, as well as foreign goods for re-export and locally purchased foreign products under specific conditions. The chamber also certifies Jordanian industrial products upon exporters' request, based on an original factory invoice verified by an industrial chamber and an official certificate of origin confirming Jordanian manufacturing.
Roya News
31-01-2025
- Roya News
Duo convicted for brutal taxi robbery in Amman
The Amman Criminal Court sentenced a young man and a woman for robbing and assaulting a taxi driver. The court handed the man, who is in his twenties, a five-year prison sentence with hard labor after convicting him of theft and fraud under Article 401/3 of the Penal Code. The woman received a six-month prison sentence for extortion. According to court documents, the pair hailed a taxi and asked the driver to take them to a location in Amman. During the ride, the man asked if the driver had change for a JD 20 bill, but the driver said he only had JD 18. When they reached their destination near an apartment building, the woman got out, claiming she needed to exchange the money. She took the JD18 from the driver and walked away, while the man stayed in the car. Moments later, the woman called out to the man. Growing suspicious, the taxi driver got out and followed them, asking for his money back and attempting to call the police. The woman then grabbed his hand and threatened him, saying, "I'll say you harassed me." At that moment, the man attacked the driver with a razor blade, slashing his back. He then held the blade to the driver's face while demanding money. Stunned by the violence, the driver threw the JD18 on the ground, and the two suspects fled. The driver collapsed from his injuries but was quickly taken to the hospital by bystanders. Authorities later arrested both suspects. The ruling is subject to appeal.
