The Ministry of the Interior has clarified that it bears no responsibility for a 20 percent tax deduction that has been made from the rent allowances of security services personnel, attributing the deduction entirely to the Ministry of Finance.
The clarification follows the circulation of information in the media suggesting that the Interior Ministry had deducted the tax from the allowances of security personnel.
Dismissing the reports in a statement issued , the Ministry stated categorically that it does not have the mandate to deduct tax from the rent allowance of security services personnel.
“The Ministry wishes to clarify that it does not have the mandate to deduct tax from the rent allowance of security services personnel,” the statement read.
The Interior Ministry, however, confirmed that the 20 percent deduction did occur, explaining that it was applied by the Ministry of Finance at source, in compliance with existing tax law.
The statement offered no further details on the specific legal provision underpinning the deduction, nor did it indicate whether a review of the policy was being considered.
The Ministry used the opportunity to appeal for calm among affected personnel, assuring them that the government remains committed to their welfare.
“We urge all personnel to remain calm and rest assured that the government will not short-change any personnel and will continue to prioritize their welfare,” the statement concluded.
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