Plastic tax: A shift in fiscal policy

Marvellous Tapera

THE modern tax system is evolving to incorporate environmental stewardship, with plastic taxes emerging as deliberate fiscal tools aimed at altering consumption patterns. Zimbabwe has embraced this shift by introducing a 20 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on the sale or import value of disposable plastic shopping bags, effective January 1, 2025. This tax reflects…

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