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Income Tax was first introduced in 1922 when
Botswana was known as the Bechuanaland
Protectorate; and was payable only by companies
and expatriate individuals. Over the years, other
forms of taxes were imposed on citizens.
Prior to 1960, normal income tax, which was
applied generally, and super tax for higher income
groups were introduced. The super tax was later
abolished in 1960. |
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Strategic Goals
Strategic goals are a pathway the organisation
takes to reach its Vision. They also ensure that
the organisation is on course in moving towards
the Vision. These are results, which an
organisation seeks to achieve. They are broad
and long term targets. The fulfillment of goals
leads to achievement of the key results, which
in turn fulfill the Vision and Values of the
organisation. Five strategic goals have been
identified under the strategic plan.
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To improve organisational effectiveness
The success of the Department is based on a
motivated and competent staff
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To develop customer satisfaction
strategies
The Department of Taxes aims at delivering
services that will satisfy the needs of its
customers and stakeholders
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To optimize tax collection.
The Department of Taxes aims at collecting the
highest possible tax
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To follow up and enforce legal
provisions in dealing with non-compliance.
This will ensure that all legal provisions
dealing with non-compliance are fully
implemented.
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To achieve a high rate of voluntary
taxpayer compliance.
The Department of Taxes aims at improving the
current low compliance rate
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