Department of Finance

Tax officials aware VAT anomaly could be turning farmers away from marts

A VAT issue that arose in Budget 2026 regarding the tax levied on non-VAT-registered farmers' livestock sold through marts is on the Department of Finance's radar.

NEWS 27 July 2026

Tax officials aware VAT anomaly could be turning farmers away from marts

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