Minister Şimşek: We aim to leave no area untaxed.

Work has been initiated against those who earn income from activities such as individual consulting, coaching, training, theta healing (subconscious therapy technique), mentoring, meditation, mindfulness, therapy, and doula (birth supporter) but do not declare or report accurately.

While taking steps to increase tax awareness and compliance, Şimşek stated that inspections will continue in the fight against unregistered activities, emphasizing that increasing fairness and efficiency in taxation is a fundamental principle.

ACCOUNTS WILL BE CHECKED ONE BY ONE

As a result of comparing the declarations and notifications of taxpayers whose bank account transactions are being checked, inconsistencies were detected between the information related to the services provided and the tax declarations.

The ministry noted that those earning income on social media have not shown sufficient compliance in fulfilling their tax obligations, such as keeping records and organizing documents, and had introduced an easy taxation method for these earnings.

According to the method, those earning income from these platforms need to obtain an exemption certificate from the tax office and open a bank account. A 15% income tax deduction is made by banks from the money deposited into these accounts, and as long as the income earned from these activities does not exceed 3 million lira for 2024, the withholding (deduction) becomes the final tax. If the earnings exceed 3 million lira, an annual declaration is required.

"WE AIM NOT TO LEAVE ANY UNASSESSED AREAS"

Şimşek stated to AA that they are working with the aim of not leaving any unassessed areas and service sectors. The minister said: In these inspections, taxpayers who earn unregistered income have started to be invited to explain. We will direct the improvement in tax revenues to productive areas for the welfare of our citizens and the stability of our country. Taxpayers who show compliance during the invitation to explain will pay less penalty, while those who behave inconsistently will be subject to a tax audit.