The Kenyan government has put forward a new idea in the Finance Bill that proposes that people 25 and above who remain in residence with their parents pay a monthly tax.
This plan is meant to bring in more money for the government by going after a group of people who usually don’t pay taxes. This new tax, which is KSh 300 a month, will affect everyone, even those who are out of work.
The Finance Bill says that young adults over 25 who live with their families will be considered distinct households from their parents. This means that, for the purposes of taxation, they will be seen as financially independent, even if they don’t have their own income.
The goal is to include more people in the tax system and raise money, especially from people who don’t currently pay taxes directly.
The government is looking into a number of ways to improve its ability to collect taxes, and this proposal is one of them.
The Finance Bill also says that people who don’t have any income will still have to pay this tax if they are of the right age and live with their parents.
The government sees this as a way to make sure that all adults, no matter what their job status is, pay their fair share of the national budget.
The Finance Bill says that this is necessary because young adults depend on their families for money and should learn to be less impulsive with their money.
The government wants to encourage young adults to be independent by treating them as separate households. This will push them to look for work or other ways to make money.
Kenyan people have had a lot of different reactions to this proposal. Some people think it’s a good idea to help young adults become financially independent and help the economy.
Others, though, say it’s unfair, especially for people who are out of work or having money problems. Some people say that taxing people who are out of work could make their financial problems worse and make social inequality worse.
In a related move, the government has also suggested that prisoners in jails and prisons start paying taxes. The plan is for prisoners to work and do things that will help them make money while they are in prison.
The goal is to help them learn new skills and accumulate knowledge so that they can more easily rejoin society when they get out.
This project includes things like opening bakeries and making workshops better in prisons.