Motor vehicle tax: Revenue raising or environmental protection plan?

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The Finance Bill, 2024 is finally out. In contrast to previous years, where the emphasis was on raising additional revenue from the existing tax base, this year's Bill has adopted a noteworthy strategy aimed at broadening the tax base to include previously untouched sectors.

One proposal under consideration is the introduction of a motor vehicle circulation tax of 2.5 percent of the vehicle value at the time of insurance coverage acquisition. This tax is to be capped at a minimum of Sh5,000 and a maximum of Sh100,000.

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