Iranian National Tax Administration (INTA) has categorically denied that Carlos Queiroz tax issue is completely settled.
A spokesman for INTA refuted claims by the public relation officer of the Ministry of youth and sports who claimed yesterday that the full payment of tax arrears was sent to the tax authority and the chapter of this case is closed. “We have received no such payment from the Ministry of Youth and Sports or the football federation. We also dispute the figures that were mentioned in the press by the football federation as the actual tax figures and arrears including late payment charges is nearly doubled the figures they have mentioned.” Declared the INTA official.
FFIRI has mentioned a figure of Iranian Toman 1.3 billion ( approx. US$ 460,000 ) while the INTA official have been quoting a figure nearer to Iranian Toman 2.2 billion ( approx. US$ US$ 778,580)
As such and unless the tax arrears are settled, Carlos Queiroz is banned from leaving the country.
Queiroz was stopped from leaving Iran on his last attempt when he was about to depart on a flight to Austria for the European tour of Team Melli. A day later and with the pledge given to the tax Administration by the Minister of Youth and Sports, that the FFIRI will pay the taxes in full, Queiroz was allowed to leave to Europe.
Meanwhile Mostafa Tabatabaei, the head of finance in the FFIRI explained that INTA has agreed to settle the back payments in installments. Tabatabaei confirmed that there are still some payments due however he rejected claims that Queiroz passport is being held by the authorities. “I don’t know who are these people spreading the news, but Queiroz has his passports with him. We have prepared a letter to the authorities explaining the entire situation around the case. Just awaiting the signature of Ali Kaffashian who is in Singapore on duty. Everything will be fine.”
Despite Tabatabei’s explanation, the rules have not changed nor is there a further waiver. Unless the taxes are settled in full, Queiroz will be unable to leave Iran according to the press reports.
Source: Iran Varzeshi