Minister of Finances: “Taxes imposed by the IMF”

The Minister of Finances declared that for all the three taxes that will be raised, the oil tax, income tax and cigarette excise, the government has agreed with the International Monetary Fund.

“It will be very difficult for us to change what we have agreed with the IMF. For the rest, we are open to see them during 2015, if they will not have significant effects on the budget”, Cani declared.

Cani also explained the decision to remove excise from energy drinks, a measure that has been opposed by businesses.

“The removal of excise from energy drinks is a proposition from business groups, the Austrian embassy and supported by the government”.

Erjon Brace, chairman of the Commission of Economy: “I didn’t understand this. A foreign embassy demanded a policy of taxes? I have a document here which says that these are the fees that are paid for energy drinks: 5.4% of the value plus 21 EUR per 100 kg, and 10% fee for sales”.

Another tax that has been opposed by businesses is the removal of concessionary costs, especially for fiscal stamps.

“A government that has opposed these concessions, should not add another burden to businesses. It goes to the pockets of these people and Sali Berisha”, Brace declared.

Minister Cani replied: “The State Advocacy is reviewing all of them. We are going in parallel towards the first phase. Let’s see when the government will take the decision. I think it will be something quick. I can speak more about this issue”.

The Minister of Finances declared that soon there will be a solution for both.

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