“Tax Culture: Youth and the State” Project Launches at KAFU

On November 10, 2026, the Kazakh-American Free University (KAFU) hosted a training seminar for students and faculty, aimed at enhancing the tax literacy of young people and fostering a volunteer movement.

The event was part of the regional youth educational and volunteer project, “Tax Culture: Youth and the State,” implemented by the State Revenue Department for the East Kazakhstan Region in collaboration with local universities and colleges.

The primary goal of the project is to improve the tax and legal awareness of young people, cultivate a sense of responsibility toward fulfilling tax obligations, promote volunteerism, and engage students in socially significant initiatives.

During an interactive session, KAFU students discussed key aspects of the tax system in the Republic of Kazakhstan, including the role and significance of taxes for society and the state, the foundations of the national tax system, the main types of taxes, universal tax declaration, and current tax regimes.

Gulmira K. Sabralinova, Head of the Outreach and Contact Center Division at the State Revenue Department for the East Kazakhstan Region, spoke to the participants about the importance of timely and conscientious tax payment, as well as the role of tax culture in the development of society and the state.

Students showed particular interest in information regarding professional development and career opportunities for young specialists within the state revenue system.

A highlight of the seminar was an intellectual team quiz titled “Taxes That Changed the World,” led by the project coordinator, Doctor of Law Kuat Kh. Rakhimberdin. Participants had the chance to showcase their knowledge, demonstrate team spirit, and discover fascinating facts from the history of taxation.

The meeting took the form of an open dialogue, incorporating various interactive tasks. Students had the opportunity to ask experts questions, test their knowledge, and broaden their understanding of the tax system of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

KAFU’s participation in the “Tax Culture: Youth and the State” project helps foster legal and financial literacy, social responsibility, and an active civic stance among students. In the future, the project will enable the training of student volunteers who can engage in educational outreach and help promote knowledge about tax culture among young people.