New PAYE tables and new taxes commence

Friday, June 11, 2021

The widely conversed Income Tax Act (Amendment) 2021 was enacted into law and published through the Government Gazette of Friday, 14 May 2021. The law was assented to by His Excellency, the President, Dr M Masisi on 29 April 2021 and per a Government Gazette dated 4 June 2011, the Act commences as from 1 July 2021. As a tax firm, we intend to demystify the technical jargon applicable to the issue at hand and enhance your understanding of tax matters.

New PAYE Tables

The exemption threshold for PAYE will increase and reduce PAYE or Personal Income Tax for all individuals. Previously, individuals earning P3 000 per month were not required to pay tax but with the new law, this threshold shall increase to P4 000 per month.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

State wants protection for magistrate’s victims

Larona Makhaiza | 14 h ago

Quali-Med Laboratories unveils new dawn in healthcare

Kabelo Boranabi | 16 h ago

Hosanna show showcases gospel potential

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 h ago

Shaba Stele in near-quit breakthrough

Johannes Kambai | 17 h ago

New season catches hat-trick fever

Kabelo Boranabi | 18 h ago

GU chase first three-peat in seven years

Kabelo Boranabi | 18 h ago

BAUSA mobilises diaspora for development

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 1d ago

BERA warns on electricity licensing

staff writer | 1d ago

Gov't must guard against cadre deployment

As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

The Monitor Editor | 27 October 2026

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.