THE VAT BILL will soon be tabled in Parliament. The bill proposes a 16% VAT on basic commodities in order to meet high revenue targets for the government. If passed by Parliament, you will pay MORE for: Rice and Maize Milk and cream (except unprocesssed milk) Wheat and Wheat flour Bread, gluten bread and unleavened bread Newspapers, journals and periodicals Computers and computer software Writing and drawing chalk Exercise books and printed books Medical dressings and plasters Infant formula Sanitary towels and tampons Cinematographic cameras and projectors . . . which were previously ZERO-RATED. LOBBY GROUPS are getting ready to have items such as maize flour, bread and processed milk removed from the list of items to be taxed. They have launched a campaign dubbed “NO UNGA TAX” to ensure that the MPs protect the low-income earners. THE GROUPS have launched a HOTLINE to get as many people as possible to sign a PETITION to show MPs that the public wanted a review of the law. The public can participate by flashing number 0708318318 FREE of charge.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:20:58 +0000
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