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Who stands to gain from income tax reform? Why Lekjaa’s MAD 10,000 figure is causing confusion

Between gross pay, net taxable income and take-home pay, the proposed income tax reform has generated considerable confusion. Yet the distinctions are crucial to understanding who will qualify for the government’s promised exemption, how it will be calculated and why two employees earning the same salary may face different tax bills. Here is how the changes would work.

30.10.2026 - 19:00

Lekjaa leaves door open to further tax increases on luxury cars

Speaking on 2M’s “Saât Assaraha,” the Economy and Finance Minister defended the tax hikes proposed in the 2027 Finance Bill, saying further increases in registration duties on luxury cars remain possible if their numbers continue to rise.

29.10.2026 - 17:00

Pensions: MAD 7.3 billion a year to give 431,000 widows full survivor benefits, Lekjaa says

Widows will receive their late husbands’ full pensions, rather than the 50% currently paid, under a measure included in the 2027 draft Finance Bill, Economy, Finance and Public Sector Performance Minister Fouzi Lekjaa said on Wednesday evening during an appearance on 2M’s Saât Assaraha program. The increase will be funded directly from the state budget, without placing an additional burden on pension funds.

29.10.2026 - 15:00

World Cup 2030: Fouzi Lekjaa makes the case for Hassan II Stadium to host the final

Appearing on 2M’s Saât Assaraha program on Wednesday, October 28, Fouzi Lekjaa discussed progress on the Grand Stade Hassan II in Benslimane and Morocco’s bid to host the 2030 World Cup final. The FRMF president highlighted the stadium’s planned capacity while stressing that Morocco’s ambitions for the tournament extend well beyond which country hosts which matches.

29.10.2026 - 12:30

The state to fund minimum pension increase without burdening retirement funds, Lekjaa says

Morocco’s planned increase in the minimum pension under the 2027 draft budget will be funded entirely by the state, with no additional burden on pension funds, Economy, Finance and Public Sector Performance Minister Fouzi Lekjaa said on Wednesday evening during an appearance on 2M’s Saât Assaraha program. He also signaled that a long-awaited overhaul of the pension system would move swiftly from consultations to concrete decisions.

29.10.2026 - 11:31

World Cup 2030: Are Morocco’s planned tax breaks for FIFA standard practice?

The 2027 Finance Bill proposes a range of tax exemptions for FIFA and other parties involved in the 2030 World Cup, following precedents set by South Africa, Brazil, Russia and Qatar. Morocco, however, is considering more far-reaching benefits, particularly in how long they would remain in force. The United States has taken a different approach to the 2026 tournament.

25.10.2026 - 15:00

2027 Finance Bill allocates DH 45.4 billion to accelerate health system reform

The government plans to raise the health budget to DH 45.4 billion in 2027, up from DH 42.4 billion this year, to continue modernizing hospitals, increase medical staffing and improve access to care. The measures were presented to Parliament on Friday, October 23, by Fouzi Lekjaa as part of the 2027 Finance Bill. They include improving access to care, reducing regional disparities and raising the quality of treatment in the public sector.

24.10.2026 - 14:00

Morocco’s income tax reform: New brackets for 2027–2030 as top rate falls to 30%

Morocco is preparing a phased overhaul of its income tax system, with plans to cut the top marginal rate from 37% to 30% by 2031. The draft 2027 Finance Bill sets out the tax brackets and rates for each year from 2027 to 2030. Alongside these changes, the annual tax-free income threshold will rise from 40,000 to 60,000 dirhams in January 2027, while the standard deduction for professional expenses will increase from 25% to 45%.

23.10.2026 - 22:10

Infantino praises Morocco ahead of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Morocco and King Mohammed VI on Friday, October 16, as the country prepared to host the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup from October 17 to November 7.

17.10.2026 - 12:00

Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s new finance minister, faces the test of public-sector performance

Appointed Minister of Economy, Finance and Public-Sector Performance by King Mohammed VI, Fouzi Lekjaa of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) enters a new chapter in a career spent at the heart of government administration. First as budget director and then as minister delegate, he played a central role in budget decisions, parliamentary debates over finance bills and several sensitive rounds of social negotiations. Now in charge of one of the government’s most important ministries, he must balance revenue mobilization, sustainable spending and effective public administration at a time of considerable economic and social ambition.

16.10.2026 - 17:30