- Economist Dawie Roodt warns a VAT hike above 15% is likely as the government runs out of ways to raise money.
- Raising personal or company tax further is not feasible, as most income tax comes from a small group already heavily taxed.
- Cutting government spending is seen as politically impossible for the ANC, making a VAT increase the easiest option.
- Business group Lula argues a VAT hike will hurt small businesses and working families already struggling with high costs and red tape.
- Lula suggests the government should focus on fixing infrastructure and reducing costs for small businesses instead of raising VAT.
Source: scrolla.africa
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