- FNM Leader Michael Pintard opposes an increase to the VAT structure at this time
- IMF recommended a 10% increase to the VAT rate and introduction of personal income tax for top earners
- The Davis administration has no plan for a tax increase, currently at 10%
- Pintard suggests government find other solutions to meet debt target
- Government has not taken on opposition recommendations to reduce excessive travel
- Prime Minister Davis is focused on reducing cost of living due to inflationary pressures
- VAT was introduced in 2015 and increased to 12% under previous administrations
- The current government decreased VAT to 10% but increased it on breadbasket items from 0% to 10%
Source: ewnews.com
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