TOP Tax Returns Policy: Fairness, Simplicity, and Transparency for Every Mauritian
At TOP (Together Our People), we believe taxation must be just, transparent, and simple — not a burden or a maze. A strong nation is built on trust between the government and the people, and that trust begins with how tax is collected, managed, and returned. We will restore that trust by making the tax system work for the people, not against them.
1. Simplified Tax Returns for All
- We will introduce a one-page tax return system for individuals and small businesses earning below a defined threshold.
- Digital filing will be made easy and secure, with support kiosks in every village and town for those unfamiliar with online systems.
2. Tax Refunds Delivered Promptly
- Taxpayers will receive timely and automatic tax refunds — no more delays, no more excuses.
- TOP will introduce a “30-Day Refund Guarantee” for all individual tax return claims, with penalties for government delays.
3. End Unfair Exemptions and Loopholes
- We will close tax loopholes that allow large corporations and elites to evade their fair share.
- TOP will ensure all economic actors contribute equitably, while protecting low- and middle-income families from over-taxation.
4. Reward Compliance, Encourage Honesty
- Citizens and businesses who consistently file tax returns and comply with regulations will receive loyalty incentives, such as reduced rates or tax credits.
- First-time taxpayers will receive dedicated assistance and tax education, especially young professionals and entrepreneurs.
5. Transparency in Public Spending
- Every rupee collected through tax will be accounted for. An annual “Where Your Money Went” report will be published and made available to every taxpayer.
- TOP will empower a People’s Oversight Committee to monitor how tax revenues are used in development projects and services.
6. Support for Micro and Small Enterprises
- Startups and micro-businesses will benefit from tax reliefs, plus guidance on filing returns to help them transition into the formal economy.
- We will provide free tax clinics and mentoring to encourage entrepreneurial growth and remove fear of taxation.
TOP will build a tax system where people pay not because they are forced, but because they trust. We stand for a Mauritius where honesty is rewarded, complexity is removed, and citizens are respected — not harassed — by the tax system.
Together Our People, Together We Prosper.
