By JOHN SAKALA The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has this month of April introduced instant short message system (SMS) prompts to acknowledge filing of returns. The two SMSs are sent immediately the return is filed in electronically acknowledging the execution of the exercise. This means defrauding cases will be minimized henceforth. Several taxpayers who could […]
By Staff Writer Commissioner General at the Zambia Revenue Authority, Kingsley Chanda, says the Chamber of mines should put the interest of the country first before issuing reckless statements that injure the economic welfare of Zambians. Mr Chanda described the statement that the Zambian government owes mining companies USD1 billion in VAT refunds as careless, […]
By Kingsley Chanda This is a policy issue and Ministry of Finance takes the lead. Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) as the implementing agency compliments that effort. Given the misunderstanding and misgivings, you will see ZRA more active in this space. The reality is that Value Added Tax (VAT) has failed not only in Zambia but […]
By JOHN SAKALA The Zambia Revenue Authority has intercepted 50 trucks carrying Ethanol, Cooking oil and Salaula (second hand clothes) worth K42.3 million in taxes. ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Topsy Sikalinda said the trucks have been issued with seizure notices in accordance with section 141 and 142 Chapter 322 of the Customs and Excise Act […]
By JOHN SAKALA The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has uncovered another alcohol smuggling attempt at Katimamulilo border post. ZRA Corporate and Communications Manager Topsy Sikalinda said 120 bottles of assorted whisky worth K26,000 in value and taxes were hidden in different parts of the motor vehicles. Mr Sikalinda said the alert Customs Officers conducted the […]
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