Taxman targets P44.4bn in collections

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Pulling stops: Matsheka is eager to return to fiscal stability

The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) has a tough task on its hands as its parent ministry expects it to collect at least P44.4 billion in the upcoming financial year, nearly 10% or P4 billion higher than the figure expected this year.

BURS is the spearhead of government’s recently announced drive to boost budget revenues and return to fiscal sustainability following years of deficits under NDP 11.

The plan involves higher tax collections, greater cost recovery across the public services, chasing up outstanding debts such as student loan arrears and revising long-static fees and charges for government services.

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Taxman targets P44.4bn in collections

The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) has a tough task on its hands as its parent ministry expects it to collect at least P44.4 billion in the upcoming financial year, nearly 10% or P4 billion higher than the figure expected this year.

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