
Flash News
Video/ The Dukat Hills are engulfed in flames, the fire spreads rapidly over the village
Texas tragedy: 59 dead and 27 girls still missing after devastating floods
VIDEO/ Gang fight in Greece revealed, 12 arrested, including Albanians
He lived on money with usury and threatened people, the deputy commissioner in Elbasan was arrested (NAME)
NAME/ Drugs and illegal weapons, young man arrested in Durrës, accomplice under investigation
The Albanian government has proposed another "Fiscal Peace", which aims to forgive tax liabilities, fines and late interest for debts created more than 10 years ago and also forgive some tax liabilities less than 10 years old according to a formula that we have no information on how it was constructed!
This initiative is presented as a way to "restart business relations", but history and previous practices show that its effects are more negative than positive.
History of Tax Amnesty in Albania
Since 2009, Albania has implemented at least six fiscal forgiveness or amnesty measures in 2009, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2019, and repeated proposals in 2021, 2023, and now in 2025.
All of these measures have been taken during election periods, raising suspicions about their use as political tools for short-term gains.
For example, in 2009, as the country prepared for parliamentary elections, the legalization of undeclared capital was proposed.
In 2011, before local elections, fines and late payment interest were waived for taxpayers who paid the principal. This practice has been repeated continuously, making fiscal amnesty the norm, not the exception.
Negative Effects of Tax Amnesty
Repeated amnesties have had numerous negative impacts on the country's fiscal system. According to published data, over 40% of debts written off during the period 2015-2019 belonged to inactive entities or those operating informally.
This shows that the main beneficiaries were not active or genuinely struggling small businesses, but entities that had deliberately evaded the system. This has led to an erosion of tax morality, creating an expected behavior where fiscal correctness is seen as a burden that will be compensated for at a later point with an amnesty.
Moreover, these measures have damaged tax ethics and eroded the morale of regular taxpayers. Today, instead of correctness being the norm, delay and evasion are perceived as “smart strategies” that will sooner or later be rewarded with a pardon.
Compared to countries in the region, Albania stands out for the frequency and informality of these initiatives. Kosovo and North Macedonia , for example, have only applied one fiscal amnesty in a decade, closely linked to structural reforms and with clear conditions for increased transparency and administrative efficiency.
In Albania, "fiscal peace" has become a common tool to manage the consequences of the weakness of the tax administration and to avoid facing the real challenges of modernizing and digitalizing the tax system.
Unlike countries in the region that have occasionally applied limited amnesties for tax liabilities, in Albania there is a trend towards asset amnesties, which aim to legalize undeclared capital, creating a risk to legality and fiscal equality.
Beyond the moral and historical argument, there is also an educational problem. Frequent forgiveness translates into systemic fiscal miseducation . As is often mentioned in economic and psychological literature, “ 1 year of miseducation requires 10 years of education to return to zero .” In this sense, any thoughtless forgiveness not only does not solve a problem, but it embeds it deeper in the collective consciousness as the norm.
International Criticism and Money Laundering Risks
International organizations have expressed serious concerns about these measures. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that Albania does not meet the conditions for implementing the fiscal amnesty proposed by the government, stressing that the amnesty favors major tax evaders and could be considered a “get out of jail free” card for them. The IMF recommends changing the amnesty to a voluntary declaration program, which forces the payment of all taxes evaded over the years.
The European Union has also warned that the adoption of a tax and criminal amnesty against EU and Moneyval recommendations jeopardizes progress in the fight against money laundering and the fight against money laundering.
Conclusion: The Need for Fiscal Justice
In conclusion, such initiatives should not be seen as a “reconciliation” of relations with business, but as an institutional surrender in the face of informality that has been tolerated for decades. A fair tax system is not built on permanent amnesty, but on order, predictability, fiscal education and reliable administration and institutions.
Albania needs a pact for fiscal justice, not a unilateral "peace" that undermines the foundations of the rule of law and the market economy. After all, will those who have paid regularly and on time benefit from any bonus or reward for being correct?! And this is the very essence of the professional debate!/ Monitor
Latest news




Theologian: Behind Rama's idea for a Bektashi state in Albania, Israel is hiding
2025-07-06 20:57:48
Rama's rhetoric without standards, comparing Paris, London, New York with Vlora
2025-07-06 20:35:52
Vehicle goes off the road, driver dies in Kukës
2025-07-06 20:07:47
What is the possible agreement on the Gaza hostages and the ceasefire?
2025-07-06 19:47:09


Massive hiring in the Macedonian administration ahead of the elections
2025-07-06 18:37:19

Texas tragedy: 59 dead and 27 girls still missing after devastating floods
2025-07-06 17:48:24
Albania for sale and purchase by Jared Kushner
2025-07-06 17:17:37
Kurti reacts to bomb threat in Parliament: Active hybrid war from Serbia
2025-07-06 16:55:59

After clashing with Trump, Musk says he's forming a new political party
2025-07-06 16:14:27
Turkey increases political influence in the Western Balkans
2025-07-06 15:48:14
Dalai Lama turns 90 amid global adoration
2025-07-06 15:27:46
Tax for singles or those who do not leave
2025-07-06 15:04:00
Earth farther from the Sun, but scorching heat! Why is this happening?
2025-07-06 14:51:26
Fire at the Incinerator/ Gjokutaj Ironizes: PS should name the city Qelbasan!
2025-07-06 14:35:10
The youth exodus and Rama's political carnivals!
2025-07-06 14:16:04
VIDEO/ Gang fight in Greece revealed, 12 arrested, including Albanians
2025-07-06 13:47:52

Albania in fire, Rama at sea (VIDEO)
2025-07-06 13:04:45
New tactic revealed! France uses "Jet Ski" to stop migrants heading to Britain
2025-07-06 12:41:13
Balluku is becoming "Veliaj 2"
2025-07-06 12:16:11




Why shouldn't we take cold showers during a heat wave?
2025-07-06 10:39:16
Fire alarm in the country, 6 fires still active, what is the situation so far?
2025-07-06 10:10:04

Vietnam and the US sign a customs agreement
2025-07-06 09:39:42

2-year-old girl drowns in family pool in Kosovo
2025-07-06 09:11:18
Albania, as a migration laboratory
2025-07-06 08:54:18
Today's horoscope, what the stars have predicted for each sign
2025-07-06 08:37:51

Temperatures up to 40 degrees! Weather forecast for today
2025-07-06 08:00:35
Morning Post/ In 2 lines: What mattered yesterday in Albania
2025-07-06 07:45:21
When 90 minutes awaken decades of history: Albania – Serbia, beyond football
2025-07-05 21:51:55
Not only the body, swimming also helps the brain
2025-07-05 21:02:49
"Be careful with the water", Alimehmeti warns about the health risks of summer
2025-07-05 20:39:10
PSG beats Bayern Munich 2-0, advances to Club World Cup semifinals
2025-07-05 20:19:38

Two vehicles collide on the Elbasan-Peqin axis, drivers injured
2025-07-05 19:26:29

What does Zelenskyy have more than Zegjineja?
2025-07-05 18:45:26

Fiscal peace, but at a cost
2025-07-05 18:00:10
'Bankers' tax evasion, Chinese CEO and former director jailed
2025-07-05 17:39:21
Kyle Walker joins English club on two-year deal
2025-07-05 17:20:24
Two cars collide on the Saranda-Delvina axis, 4 injured
2025-07-05 17:05:29
Touching gesture! Liverpool will pay Jota's family's salary until 2027
2025-07-05 16:45:18
The zodiac signs that cheat most often
2025-07-05 16:25:53

"I asked for the dismissals", Dredha tries to soften Rama's 'blow' in Vlora
2025-07-05 15:48:49
Bomb threat in Parliament, prosecutor: It was a lie
2025-07-05 15:22:28

Bardhi: The recount revealed how greedy Zeqine Balluku is in stealing
2025-07-05 14:44:29
Knife wound on the secondary road Tirana-Durrës, perpetrator sought
2025-07-05 14:37:54
Tears and pain, Diogo Jota is escorted to his final home
2025-07-05 14:21:34
Success starts with yourself! Simple ways to invest in personal development
2025-07-05 13:58:50
Unlicensed firearms found in apartment, 50-year-old arrested in Lushnje
2025-07-05 13:43:11

Tirana Court remands Skerdi Sina to prison
2025-07-05 12:59:34
Cocaine laboratory in Greece, here are the Albanians arrested and wanted
2025-07-05 12:40:16
Directed Justice/Vangjeli: SPAK does not investigate any scandal involving Rama
2025-07-05 12:22:03

Bomb alert, Police remove MPs and media from Kosovo Parliament building
2025-07-05 11:48:16
"The will of the people" and the irony of ordered resignations
2025-07-05 11:32:05
Summer drowning risk: How to enjoy the water without risking your life
2025-07-05 11:20:27
Fire situation in the country, 16 fires reported in 24 hours, 4 still active
2025-07-05 11:07:04
Car hits pedestrian at white lines, injured in serious condition in Vlora
2025-07-05 10:59:58
Mosquito-borne diseases are a growing problem in Europe
2025-07-05 10:44:13



One of Sweden's most dangerous and wanted criminals arrested in Turkey
2025-07-05 09:38:29
Foreign exchange/ How much foreign currencies are bought and sold today
2025-07-05 09:18:38

"Don't be influenced by the opinions of others", today's horoscope
2025-07-05 08:40:50

Morning Post/ In 2 lines: What mattered yesterday in Albania
2025-07-05 08:02:07

Trump says he's ready to raise tariffs to 70% on some countries
2025-07-04 22:35:52
Tre shenjat e zodiakut që do ‘pasurohen’ në Korrik
2025-07-04 22:05:09
Gaza War: Hamas Accepts US Proposal for 60-Day Ceasefire
2025-07-04 21:50:10
Autocracy in Albania, Fuga: Governance has gotten out of control
2025-07-04 21:40:51
Meta: Agriculture on credit, the new fraud!
2025-07-04 21:26:39




Vote recount in Durrës ends without changes
2025-07-04 20:12:54
Gas station explodes in Rome, 25 injured (VIDEO)
2025-07-04 20:00:20
