Unpacking the new VAT E-filing system

Office work and filling in tax returns close up. PHOTO | FILE

What you need to know:

  • Among numerous taxes that governments collect, Value Added Tax (VAT)is paramount. This tax is levied on the price of goods and services. In some countries, this type of tax is also known as Goods and Services Tax (GST). Consequently, VAT is a consumption tax, which means it is the consumer that bears the cost.