HHI learns taxes

In its effort to continue cultivating a populace that is well conversant with taxes, the Malawi Revenue Authority on Tuesday, 23^rd October 2018 visited HHI Secondary School in Blantyre and made a tax presentation to Form 3 and 4 students.

In his opening remarks, Manager Taxpayer Education, Mc Hizzal Kawanga, said MRA visits learning institutions to complement what is being taught by the teachers.

“We want you to know what taxes are and the role they play in the development of the country. We expect you to go out there and tell others the importance of registering and paying taxes,” said Kawanga.

Kawanga continued to say that the current crop of business people did not have the opportunity to learn about taxes at your age so we hope you are going to be role models in future.

During the visit, MRA made a tax presentation which included taxes administered by MRA, how tax laws are made, importance of taxes and uses of taxes, among other topics.

When MRA invited questions from the audience, several students wanted to know if they could demand EFD receipts from vendors, if the president pays taxes, why MRA collects tax on pension when PAYE was already deducted during ones working years and how duty is collected on vehicles, among others.

In his remarks, HHI’s Deputy Headmaster, Moses Chanza, extended his gratitude to the MRA team as the tax lesson has strongly supported normal lessons from teachers.

“We normally teach our students taxation under Social Studies but MRA’s presentation was good and they have answered our questions with expertise and we are to have them here,’’ he said.

“As you go back to the office extent our profound gratitude to MRA management for your visit. When there is anything you would like to share in the future, do not hesitate as our door is open, “said Chanza.

Chanza also thanked MRA for the pamphlets as they would assist both teachers and students in their studies.

BY THOKOZANI CHIWAYA