PAYE threshold creates avenue for tax evasion – Hamududu

PARTY for National Unity and Progress (PNUP) leader Highvie Hamududu says dictating a Pay As You Earn (PAYE) threshold creates room for tax evasion because employers just decide to reduce salaries. And Hamududu has observed that those who pay tax are overburdened in Zambia. In an interview, Hamududu said a better revenue generation method for government would be to lower taxes and get everyone to pay. “The issue is that at national level, the Minister is losing out, at the same time we need money to provide services for the poor people, to provide for student loans. Therefore, it is an issue that we need to discuss without emotions. If you are earning K3,000 and I pay you K2,955 is...