Ministry of Taxes preps activities on promotion of open government
The action plan of the Ministry of Taxes of Azerbaijan in the framework of the implementation of national plans of action to promote open government and combat corruption will soon be approved, advisor to the Tax Minister Gunay Jafarli told media in the frame of the Open Day, organized by the Department for preliminary investigation of tax crimes.
She noted that the ministry is carrying out all the necessary work in order to ensure transparency, cooperation with the media, to inform the public about the activities of tax authorities, as well as about the fight against corruption.
Work to minimize personal contact between tax officials and taxpayers was carried out in order to ensure transparency.
Deputy of Investigations Department Miri Bagirov said 358 criminal cases were filled during 2012, the investigation was completed in 311 cases. 66 criminal cases after study were submitted to the judicial authorities, 245 cases have been closed due to a full refund of the damage and in accordance with other legal grounds.
Department of the preliminary investigation of tax crimes was established in 2000. The department filled 524 criminal cases on tax evasion in 2011.