Mass housing is the public demand from the government.

The scientific-specialized meeting entitled "Strategies for addressing the Housing Supply Crisis" was held with the presence of Mr. Rouhollah Akbari, Special Assistant to the Minister and Secretary of the Committee of Housing of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, as the scientific director, Dr. Mohammad Hossein Sharifzadegan, Professor at Shahid Beheshti University and former Minister of Welfare and Social Security, and Dr. Abolfazl Norouzi, Advisor to the Minister and Director General of the Housing Economy Office of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, as speakers.

Capital Gains Tax in Iran

Evaluating the Taxable Potential of Rental Income from Residential Properties and Vacant Homes in 2022

The imposition of a tax on vacant residential units is believed to influence behavior and align the vacancy rate with its natural level. From this perspective, the total tax capacity of vacant residential units is estimated at 12 thousand billion tomans, with 40% attributed to Tehran province. Given the current state of the housing market, it is deemed necessary for the government to intervene through the implementation of a tax law targeting vacant housing units. This serves as a regulatory mechanism to manage the housing market, control speculation, and reduce the profitability of unproductive activities in the housing sector.

Exploring the Theoretical Foundations of Taxation and Tax Equity in Economic Literature

This report provides an in-depth exploration of the concepts of taxation and tax equity within the context of economic literature, illuminating the pivotal role of value judgments and assumptions in shaping tax policy and fairness. It underscores the notion that tax equity is predicated on specific assumptions such as the diminishing marginal utility of income and a universal utility function for all taxpayers. Acceptance of these assumptions lays the groundwork for advocating a fair tax system, whether proportional or progressive.

Promoting Smart Growth: A Strategic Approach to Nurturing Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Iran

Economic growth is a fundamental driver of national prosperity, leading to improvements in per capita income, living standards, and national strength. Iran's development plans, such as the twenty-year vision and the sixth development plan, underscore the importance of achieving high and sustainable economic growth. To realize this goal, it is essential to carefully evaluate the factors influencing economic growth and formulate appropriate policies to address them.

Assessing the Impact of Tax Exemption for Bank Deposit Interest on Iran's Banking System

The exemption of bank deposit interest from taxation within Iran’s financial system is a topic of considerable debate in this field. This research investigates whether the tax on deposit interest should be regarded as an integral component of the tax system or if it should continue to be exempt. Addressing this question, which forms the crux of this study, necessitates a comprehensive review of tax literature, the structure of Iran’s tax system, and its economic, social, and political conditions. This research adopts a three-step approach to address the issue of exempting bank deposit interest from taxation.

SMEs and Strategies to Overcome Barriers: The Role of Strategically-Aligned and Geographically-Proximate Countries

An international meeting held on April 24, 2024, at the Center for Development Research and Foresight, brought together experts to discuss the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for economic growth and job creation, with a particular focus on the role of strategically-aligned and geographically-proximate countries. The meeting, titled "SMEs and Strategies to Overcome Barriers: The Role of Strategically-Aligned and Geographically-Proximate Countries," was led by Aidin Salamzadeh, the vice dean of the faculty of business management at the University of Tehran, who welcomed professor Galina Shirokova, the director of the Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship at HSE University of Saint Petersburg, Morteza Mohammadi Zanjireh, a faculty member at Imam Khomeini International University, and 17 university professors from St Petersburg University, Moscow State University, University of Calgary, and University of Notre Dame.