FISCAL POLICY

Fiscal Policy 

Narrow macroeconomic imbalances and manage risks

Due to limited fiscal space which is reflected to be one of the key constraints in meeting Jordan's growth objective and development aspirations, this Pillar is implementing several reforms to enable Jordan to preserve debt sustainability and maintain monetary and financial sector stability.

Reform Area

Achieved

2018 – 2023

GoJ’s Macro-fiscal Framework developed (first copy)

Public Financial Management Strategy 2022 – 2024 published

Medium-Term Fiscal Framework developed and appended with the General Budget Laws

GoJ’s Macro-fiscal Framework developed (second copy)

First Macro-Fiscal outlook and Risk Report Published

Reform Area

Achieved

2018 – 2023

Sales tax exemptions reduced

Full taxes increased

Hybrid car fuel subsidies reduced

New Income Tax Law adopted

Medium Term Revenue Mobilization policy approved

Transfer pricing mechanism amended

Taxation rules introduced in GST Law

ASEZA’s Law amended to expand jurisdiction of ISTD and Customs to cover Aqaba Special Economic Zone

Anti-smuggling of cigarettes mechanism implemented

National Billing System introduced

National Billing Program launched

In Progress

2024

National Tax Accounting Program launched

Electronic audit of tax returns through artificial intelligence implemented

Implementation plan and roadmap for reform projects and programs within the strategic plan developed

Reform Area

Achieved

2018 – 2023

Debt Management Strategy (2019 – 2023) updated to include contingent liabilities

Debt Management Strategy (2020 - 2024) updated and published

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