Africa-Press – Mauritius. The tax return for the 2020-2021 financial year began on Friday. The Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) invites all taxpayers to complete their tax forms online by October 15.
All public and private sector employees, self-employed, artists, etc. are concerned by this exercise. This year, some changes were made for the self-employed, who can make a simple declaration, if their income has not exceeded Rs 325,000.
On the other hand, other workers must choose their exemption threshold, according to the defined categories, either without dependents or with several dependents.
This year, it is possible for an individual to declare his parents, grandparents, brothers or sisters or those of his wife as dependent, provided they are bedridden.
It is also possible to declare as dependent a retired person, for example, his parents, if they do not receive income exceeding Rs 50,000. Parents whose children are studying in Mauritius or abroad can claim an exemption on local university fees ranging from Rs 135,000 to Rs 175,000.
The exemption for Mauritian students in a foreign university goes up to at Rs 200,000. Contributions to charitable institutions, bank loans, renewable energy equipment, and donations to various Covid-19 funds, including that for the purchase of vaccines, are also exempt from tax.
While in 2020 Free Income Tax Assistance (FITA) operated online, Covid-19 requires taxpayers this year to obtain an e-appointment. Through this electronic assistance platform, an MRA officer can help them complete their formalities
