PNG citizens unfairly taxed
The National,Wednesday 17th April, 2013
WHILE going through some issues of the national gazette of the past three years, I was shocked and angry to see tax exemptions given to huge multinational companies to do business in this country.
I cannot understand why we, the small people, have to dig deep into our pockets to pay high income tax.
We thought our government is there to look after our interest.
While the majority of our people fight for the scraps, the real stuff is given to the rich people.
When will we enjoy the K250 across-the-board, non-taxable housing allowance that was promised the public servants some time back?
I urge the NEC to appoint Michael Malabag as the minister for public service to make things happen as the incumbent minister seems to be sleeping.
I have previously commented on this topic and I still maintain my believe that our own government is unfairly taxing us while multi-billion dollar companies in the oil, gas and mining sectors are enjoying tax holidays.
They should be the ones taxed for taking resources out of our land.
It is a shame the hardworking people of this country continue to suffer.
Sisiwan
Port Moresby