Foolproof: New Treasury guidelines to nab tax cheats

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich. Accounting officers in State entities given wider mandate to ensure only deserving firms benefit from stipulated exemptions. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

The National Treasury has unveiled stringent tax exemption guidelines, with focus on the role of accounting officers in State entities.

To curb fraudulent tax refund claims, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich has told accounting officers they would be personally responsible for all requests on tax exemptions and waivers.