Short answer is nobody knows..Yet !!
Below are two of three published articles which were found online for your perusal. Each is different.
Three articles were published in the last while by media in Gaziantepe, Erzincan and Sozcu media who have offices in Istanbul.
70 thousand TL or 2000.00 euro in national support from 5 million + Turkish diaspora would help with Turkiye’s balance sheet for sure.
Articles below:
70 thousand TL tax per person!
https://www.gaziantepdogus.com/
The Government of the Republic of Turkey is introducing a new tax application for Turkish citizens living abroad. Under the name of “National Support Tax”, 2,000 euros will be requested annually from each expatriate. This tax was introduced to both contribute to the country’s economy and to reinforce the loyalty of Turkish citizens living abroad to their homeland.
What is the National Support Tax?
The National Support Tax is an annual payment to be collected from citizens of the Republic of Turkey residing abroad. This tax, which concerns approximately 5.5 million Turkish citizens living abroad, is determined as 2 thousand euros per person, once a year.
Purposes of Tax
Economic Contribution: To bring foreign currency to the Turkish economy and close the budget deficit.
Strengthening Loyalty: To strengthen the ties of citizens living abroad with Turkey and to ensure that they contribute to their country.
Details of the Tax and Application Method
Tax Amount: 2 thousand euros
Payment Period: Once a year
Payment Method: Will be collected through the affiliated consulates, via bank transfer or online payment systems.
Support Tax for the Homeland and Reactions
This new tax regulation has caused various reactions among Turkish citizens living abroad. While some citizens welcome this practice, others criticize it for causing even more trouble for citizens who are already in financial difficulties. For example, Ayşe Hamim, who lives in Germany, said, “Paying 2,000 euros to Turkey every year seems excessive to me, but I want to contribute to my homeland,” while Mehmet Bey, who lives in France, said, “This tax will cause us even more trouble during a difficult economic period.”
Government Statements
The Republic of Turkey Government officials state that this tax will make a great contribution to the country’s economy and that citizens abroad will show their support for their homeland. The Minister of Treasury and Finance said in his statement, “This contribution that we expect from our citizens will play an important role in the economic development of our country.”
Future Plans and Incentives
It is a matter of curiosity what effect this tax will have in the long term. The government also plans to provide certain conveniences and incentives to citizens who pay the tax. For example, citizens who pay the tax may be offered the opportunity to benefit from some public services in Turkey at a discount.
How will this tax be paid?
The tax will be paid through the affiliated consulates using bank transfer or online payment systems.
For what purposes was this tax introduced?
This tax was introduced to bring foreign currency to the Turkish economy, to close the budget deficit, and to strengthen the loyalty of citizens abroad to their homeland.
Is there an exemption for those who cannot pay the tax?
No exemption has been specified at the moment, but exemptions or discounts may be on the agenda in the future for citizens with difficult economic situations.
Is it mandatory to pay this tax?
Yes, this tax is a mandatory payment for all citizens of the Republic of Turkey residing abroad.
The “Homeland Support Tax” imposed on citizens of the Republic of Turkey residing abroad aims to contribute to the Turkish economy and reinforce the loyalty of citizens abroad to their homeland. Although this tax of 2,000 euros, which will be collected from each expatriate once a year, has caused various reactions, the government expects that this practice will make a significant contribution to the country’s economy. Citizens’ views provide clues about the long-term effects of this tax.
Statement on the claim that ‘Expatriates will pay support tax to the homeland’ – Adil Can Sivrikaya – https://www.sozcu.com.tr/
Abdullah Eren, Head of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for Turks Abroad and Related Communities, made a statement regarding the claim that ‘Expatriates will pay 2000 Euros of support tax to the homeland annually’.
A statement was made by Abdullah Eren, the Head of Overseas Turks and Related Communities of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, regarding the claim that “Expatriates will pay 2000 Euros of support tax to the homeland annually”, which has been trending on social media for a while.
“WE SAY WITH SADNESS THAT THE LIE IS SPREADING WITH RECKLESSNESS”
Eren stated the following in his statement on his social media X account:
* “We are saddened to see that the lie ‘expatriates will pay €2000 in annual homeland support tax’ is being recklessly spread on some social media accounts towards our European Turkish brothers and sisters whose hearts always beat with Turkey.
* The patriotism of our European Turkish brothers, who fill the stands to the brim during our national matches and decorate the streets of Germany with our red flags, must have made some people uneasy, because baseless claims are being made that taxes should be collected from our citizens living abroad.
* The evil circles that think they can damage our citizens’ emotional bond with Turkey by systematically spreading this lie will never achieve their goals. Our citizens abroad are one and together with our motherland Turkey.”
