20
Jun
Government has withdrawn the Tax Exemptions Bill from Parliament. Even though no official reason was given on the floor for the withdrawal, Citi Business News sources indicate that the withdrawal is to make way for corrections and amendments to the bill. The Tax Exemptions bill, when approved, is expected to harmonise the tax exemption and incentives regime in the country and help make it more efficient. It will comprise tax waivers given to local and foreign companies to encourage increased investment and more foreign direct investment in the economy. Since 2017, government has made several attempts to pass the Tax Exemption bill…