11/07/2019
Taxman demands PINs of pension scheme members
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11/06/2019
Nigeria’s $15bn annual loss to tax evasion
In a statement on the event, FIRS said that the regime was part of Nigeria’s commitment to improving transparency in tax administration, increased tax revenue collection, enhanced effectiveness and efficiency service delivery.
11/05/2019
ATAF, World Bank partner to strengthen African tax system
The African Tax Administration Forum has in many instances underscored that African countries’ biggest loophole in domestic revenue mobilization was that tax collection revenues lack capacity and thus were not fully effective and efficient in deli
11/03/2019
KRA feels the heavy weight of government’s desperation for money
The KRA expects to charge 600 suspected tax cheats in the next 12 months as it moves to recover lost revenue.The KRA expects to charge 600 suspected tax cheats in the next 12 months as it moves to recover lost revenue.
11/01/2019
Ramaphosa hopes tax collection will improve 'in a year or two'
If you look at the policies that we have adopted, you will see efforts have been made to reposition the economy," said Ramaphosa.
10/31/2019
South Africans should brace for higher taxes
That has added to the strain on consumption spending and economic growth.
10/29/2019
IMF calls for more tax collection to lower public debt
Budget Director-General Geoffrey Mwau admitted that the country’s fiscal space had narrowed and they were looking at ways of consolidating from the revenue side.
10/29/2019
Just 12,000 wealthy SA taxpayers contribute more than 2.4 million others
Personal income tax collections are of particular concern because South Africa relies heavily on these revenues.
10/28/2019
Reality dawns on Treasury over tax revenue targets
As a result, he told National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee, Treasury had decided to cut the target for the current financial year.
10/25/2019
Forget about DTAA, embrace tax incentives to bring investments
TJNA argues that instead, they result in massive revenue leakage for African countries which outweighs incoming foreign direct investment (FDI).
10/24/2019
FIRS: Nigeria loses $15bn to tax evasion annually
Nigeria has done all these to enable us conduct the first exchange of information under the automatic exchange of information regime by September 2020.
10/17/2019
Total Tax Contribution of the Kenya banking sector report launched
The report the first of its kind in Kenya, outlines the tax contribution of the banking sector in forms of taxes borne by the banks such as corporation tax and irrecoverable VAT, and taxes collected as an agent of government such as PAYE, excise duty and
10/16/2019
Andersen Global Enters Cameroon, Marking 18th Country in Africa
Andersen Global has now expanded its presence into 18 countries in Africa.
10/09/2019
Kenya tax amnesty hits Mauritius-based banks
Banks in Mauritius have reported significant cash outflows from the policy, revealing that the island nation was one of the top offshore investment destinations for wealthy Kenyans.
10/09/2019
Twelve firms shortlisted at South African FinTech contest
Analysts at KPMG Matchi reviewed the 95 entries that they received for the contest, before forwarding them to a panel of 24 South African executives for a second review.
10/04/2019
Taxation in the Era of Global Information Exchange
Taxation, being a social contract, is expected to be fulfilled by both parties involved, i.e. citizens pay tax while the Government is seen as using such funds for public good.
10/02/2019
Taxman to deploy customs officers across East Africa
The plan to deploy customs officer across EAC states will mean cargo clearance will not be done at the border.
09/27/2019
Tax-free savings: Check out what the experts hold
SA’s personal finance community opens up.
09/26/2019
Multinationals Siphon up to $200b in Tax Evasion from Africa, Developing Countries
The report said the situation has forced developing countries to accumulate foreign exchange reserves, usually in the form of short-term dollar dominated bonds, as a self-insurance to prevent a sudden capital –flow reversal and/or to contain is adve
09/25/2019
What to know about banks strike – The taxman has contingency plans
Unions say they are expecting about 50 000 people to join the banking sector strike, which could be its biggest strike since 1920 on Friday.