MPs drop digital assets tax of 3pc on transactions

The current taxation regime slaps a three percent charge on transacted amounts involved in the buying and selling of the digital assets or the turnover.

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Members of Parliament have repealed the digital assets tax set at three percent of transaction amounts, in favour of a new excise duty on transaction fees signaling lower cost for users of cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets.

The current taxation regime slaps a three percent charge on transacted amounts involved in the buying and selling of the digital assets or the turnover.

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