- An Opposition MP claims the Government is taking desperate measures to address tax avoidance costing $100 million annually.
- Adrian White, MP for St. Anne’s, criticizes new compliance measures that may impact a significant tax revenue sector.
- Planned VAT Act reforms will require realtors to report all property sales within 30 days or face penalties.
- The Government aims to crack down on VAT evasion in real estate transactions.
- Previous efforts to improve VAT compliance have been disappointing.
- The Government estimates a $100 million annual revenue loss, mainly from foreign real estate purchases.
- New measures include penalties for under-reporting transaction values.
- The legislative package includes a 30-day reporting deadline for newly-constructed sales.
Source: tribune242.com
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