Baitas says groups targeted in Tax on YouTubers to soon be disclosed

Baitas says groups targeted in Tax on YouTubers to soon be disclosed
Wednesday 24 May 2023 - 16:17

Government spokesman, Mustapha Baitas said today the government will soon disclose specific groups that will be target of a new tax on”YouTube channels.”

The minister spoke as the government prepares to adopt a new law that would require YouTubers to pay a 10% tax on their earnings. The law is expected to be passed in the coming months.The government says that the tax is necessary to generate revenue and to level the playing field between YouTubers and traditional media outlets.

The tax has been met with mixed reactions from YouTubers. Some YouTubers say that they are willing to pay the tax, while others say that it is unfair. They argue that they already pay taxes on their income, and that they should not have to pay an additional tax just because they choose to share their content online.

In addition to the YouTube tax, Baitas addressed other key government initiatives during a press conference following the government council meeting. He emphasized King Mohammed VI’s directives to launch a 10 billion dirham program aimed at supporting farmers by providing assistance.

The spokesman acknowledged the water scarcity issue, attributing confusion in production levels to a drastic reduction in water allocation to farmers.

He highlighted the need for measures to mitigate the water deficit, which has caused a substantial impact on cultivated areas and overall agricultural output.

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