The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) will this Thursday 12th September, 2024, hold the Taxpayer Appreciation Day, to recognize and appreciate compliant taxpayers for their patriotism in dutifully remitting their taxes in the financial year 2023.
The 2024 Taxpayer Appreciation Day will be an award ceremony to recognize and honour distinguished taxpayers and traders for upholding tax compliance through filing tax returns and making tax payments.
ZRA Manager- Corporate Communications, Oliver Nzala, says the ceremony will also act as a platform to encourage citizens to be tax compliant, fund the national budget and make their contribution towards sustaining the economy.
“This year’s Taxpayer Appreciation Day theme is “Taxes Build Zambia. The theme is a rallying call to all Zambians to fulfill their role towards the prosperity of Zambia through payment of taxe,” said Mr. Nzala in a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today.
He said Taxpayers from various sectors of the economy will be recognized for their resilience and dedication towards the national development agenda through payment of taxes that saw the ZRA collections hit K100 billion for the first time.
“Although there remains a significant number of taxpayers that are non-compliant in submitting returns and paying their taxes, it is important to celebrate and appreciate those that their contributions to the state seriously,” said Mr. Nzala.
By Eva Hatontola
