IMTT pushes business back to cash

The IMTT has been “burdensome” for con­sumers and businesses, although authorities maintain that it is necessary to support govern­ment revenues. Economist and chief adviser to the minister of Finance, Professor Ashok Chakra­varti, said the upcoming budget process provided an opportunity for businesses and other stake­holders to make their views on the tax known.

A TAX meant to widen the formal economy is instead fuelling concerns that businesses and consumers are being pushed back towards cash, as the cost of digital transactions comes under re­newed scrutiny. In the 2026 national budget, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube cut the intermediated money trans­fer tax (IMTT) on ZiG transactions to 1,5 percent from…

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