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    "id": 1508290,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1508290/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kitui Central, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu",
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    "content": "The other important matter is that some refund delays result from lack of resources to refund the taxpayer. Can we think about establishing a tax refund fund in the long run? This is so that when someone is due for a refund, we do not start looking for money at that time. That would be critical. The other important matter is delays in payment. We seriously need to think about what to do with the VAT, for example. Many Kenyans delay payment because those who benefit from the goods and services have not paid them. For example, the Government has pending bills to the tune of Ksh600 billion. How do you expect somebody to pay VAT when they have not been paid? We need to ensure that we are aligned so that we pay bills and collect taxes on time. Amnesty is very important in any tax regime. However, amnesty cannot be perpetual. So, even as we discuss amnesty, we need to have a fixed date for people to clear their arrears."
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