ZIMRA officials in a meeting with IMF delegation.

By Tanaka Chitongo

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority’s (ZIMRA) Commissioner General (CG) Ms Faith Mazani held a media briefing on 26 September 2018 at the conclusion of an International MonetaryFund (IMF) Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool (TADAT) exercise that lasted two weeks.

Compiled by Munyaradzi Ushamba - (Loss Control Manager)

In a bid to maintain its zero-tolerance to corruption, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) routinely tracks incidence of corruption–related cases reported and investigated against its members of staff.

A total of 46 cases were investigated during the period 1 January – 15 August 2018.

The Commissioner General, Ms Faith Mazani and Resident Minister for Mashonaland East Province, Honourable David Musabayana cutting the ribbon.

In its bid to bring taxation closer to the people, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority opened a new office in the provincial capital of Mashonaland East Province, Marondera.

Officially opening the office, Resident Minister for Mashonaland East, Honourable David Musabayana, stressed that the opening of a ZIMRA office in his province is a recognition of the role his province has in mobilising revenue for the nation.

“I consider this development as an endorsement of Mashonaland East Province as a significant player in the generation of revenue for the state through various business activities we undertake within the Province. “

Mr Philbert Muchechetere

The Region 2 Customs Office held a highly successful breakfast meeting whose main aim was to iron out issues, which lead to the delay in the clearing of goods at the Border posts. Dubbed the “observations breakfast meeting”, presenters during the caucus were supervisors from Commercial Office, Declaration Processing Centre (DPC) and Container Depots. The supervisors’ task was to mention to clearing agents those things, which they should not do for efficient movement of goods at the border posts.

By Tanaka Chitongo

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) through the Revenue Assurance and Special Projects Division hosted a breakfast meeting for its clients in the Telecommunications Industry on September 6, 2018 at The Rainbow Towers Hotel.

Held under the theme “My Taxes, My Duties - Building my Zimbabwe,” the meeting was meant to strengthen relationships between ZIMRA and players in the telecommunications industry.

By Chenayi Mack Maponga and Munyaradzi Ushamba

In its quest to maintain a culture of zero-tolerance to corruption, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) enforces an Integrity Action Plan that has put in place comprehensive initiatives targeted at fighting corruption. The Authority is undergoing assessment through the Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool (TADAT) and has put in mechanisms targeted at eradicating corruption with all its vice.

Among the initiatives to eradicate corruption has been through investigating reports of corruption involving ZIMRA staff, enforcement of the ZIMRA Code of Conduct, conducting lifestyle audits for ZIMRA staff, conducting and participating in anti-corruption campaigns and workshops, and partnering other stakeholders such as Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in investigating acts of corruption.

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority is in the process of instituting robust revenue reforms, which will see improved tax compliance by the business community. The Commissioner General – Ms Faith Mazani – said this during her presentation at the KPMG 2018 IFRS Tax and Business Seminar held in the capital on 13 September 2018.

By Chenayi Mack Maponga

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is geared up for the 108th edition of the Harare Agricultural Show exhibition. The show will run from Au­gust 27 to September 1, 2018 at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Society Business Park under the theme: "Field to Industry: Produce. Connect. Develop.”

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority was established in terms of the Revenue Authority Act [23.11]. In carrying out its mandate ZIMRA provides a number of support programs to assist taxpayers comply with tax laws. Taxpayers can take advantage of these programs to maintain a clean bill of health.

Taxpayer Education

On its own and by request from taxpayers ZIMRA provides free tax education to taxpayers. Usually workshops or seminars are arranged with the offices nearest the taxpayers. Tax education can be provided to individuals, companies, associations and to anyone upon request.

Tax Advice

The Authority has Client Liaison Officers whose main function is to manage clients’ accounts. In the process they also provide extensive advice to taxpayers on tax matters and taxpayers can bring the issues for clarification or resolution. Such issues can be escalated to management where there is need to do so.