Treasury CS John Mbadi headed for clash with MPs over tax waiver powers

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi before the Senate Finance and Budget Committee on September 16, 2024.

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The National Treasury wants its Cabinet Secretary to have the final say on the waiver of taxes that are difficult to collect in an amendment that is likely to put the exchequer and Parliament on a collision path.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has sought to amend the Tax Procedures Act by introducing a new section that would give him the overall power to determine whether or not to forgive taxes.

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