Namibian MP Elder Filipe proposes tax relief for retirees
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on The Namibian
Namibian MP Elder Filipe proposes exempting certain retirement income from tax and calls for a review of the tax framework applying to pensions. His initiative notably aims to boost long-term savings and retirees’ financial security, while assessing the social, economic and budgetary consequences, according to The Namibian.
Elder Filipe, a Namibian MP from the Swapo party, has proposed exempting qualifying retirement benefits from income tax. His motion calls on the National Assembly to review the taxation applied to income paid to retirees.
Elder Filipe believes that the measure would strengthen retirees’ financial security and dignity after decades of work and tax contributions. He also called on Parliament to assess the fairness of the current system and its ability to protect people when they receive their accumulated entitlements, The Namibian reports.
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