Zimra introduces Block Management System

Audrey Galawu

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority has announced that it will implement a Block Management System with effect from January 1.

The BMS involves zoning of taxpayers by geographical location and assigning Zimra officials to manage all taxpayers within a given zone or block.

Zimra said the BMS strives to increase efficiency to clients by bringing closer some of the services taxpayers require, including taxpayer education, online returns filing, registration, adults and queries handling.

“Zimra officials will engage all taxpayers through door-Zimra intends to do visits checking on all compliance issues, including daily sales schedules, (templates will be provided), registration for tax purposes, returns submission, payment of taxes and fiscalation.

“The zoning will include Central Business Districts, flea markets, farms, industrial areas as well as all informal traders’ and rural business locations.

“Zimra intends to build partnership with all taxpayers for a better Zimbabwe. We urge all taxpayers to fully co-operate and support its officers in the implementation of the BMS,” the national tax authority said.

The authority has urged all clients to approach any nearest Zimra office if they have queries regarding authenticity and identities of visiting officials.