Tax revenues increase by %32 in 2008

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: The General Commission for Taxes collected a total revenue of 581 billion Iraqi dinars in 2008, achieving an increase of 32 percent compared to 2007, according to a release issued by the Iraqi Ministry of Finance on Tuesday. “Tax revenues exceeded 581 billion ID,” said the release that was received by IraqiNews.com news agency. “This amount is 32 percent higher than that collected in 2007,” it added. MH (P) / SS 1