- Value Added Tax (VAT) Changes: Amendments include defining the time of supply for exported goods, removing the 90% threshold for VAT apportionment, and reclassifying certain goods and services from exempt to taxable or zero-rated to exempt to prevent revenue loss through tax refunds.
- Excise Duty and Miscellaneous Amendments: The bill increases excise duty rates on various products, including imported sugar confectionery, alcoholic beverages, and telephone services, and proposes raising the Railway Development Levy from 1.5% to 2.5%. The Tax Procedures (Amendment) Bill 2024 introduces clearer requirements for electronic tax invoices, extends the tax amnesty, and integrates electronic tax systems with iTax for better compliance and efficiency.
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