Gov’t extends period for paying taxes, filing tax returns

AMMAN — The Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD) on Saturday said that the government, in accordance with the defence orders, has extended the period for filing tax returns and paying tax dues for the period specified in the tax legislation.

In a statement, the ISTD said that the filing of tax returns has been extended under Defence Order No. 10 to June 30 instead of April 30, adding that the government granted this period to relieve economic sectors.

The deadlines for sales tax returns that expire during the official suspension of work have been suspended according to Defence Order No. 5, provided that the time period is completed after the official suspension ends, the department noted.