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Government Passes VAT Amendment Bill 2024, Opposition concernted about lowering VAT rate, VAT on donations by employers

  • Parliament passed the Value Added Tax Amendment Bill 2024
  • The bill allows the government to collect VAT on donated goods or services from employers to employees
  • The Opposition criticized the move, calling it inhumane and potentially discouraging donations
  • The Leader of Opposition raised concerns about lowering VAT rates from 18% to 16%
  • Traders have expressed concerns and threatened protests if their issues are not addressed by the government

Source: softpower.ug

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