'Fire tax', 'entertainment tax' part of new municipal money plan

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'Fire tax', 'entertainment tax' part of new municipal money plan
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Hard-pressed property owners face a potential new item on their utilities bill in the form of a 'fire levy' that a government think-tank suggests imposing to raise extra money for municipalities.

Hard-pressed property owners face a potential new item on their utilities bill in the form of a"fire levy" that a government think-tank suggests imposing to raise extra money for municipalities.

An"entertainment tax" could also be in the offing if the proposals by the Financial and Fiscal Commission are accepted by municipalities. At least one, eThekwini metro, has expressed interest...A subscription gives you full digital access to all Sunday Times content.Registered on the BusinessLIVE, Business Day, Financial Mail or Rand Daily Mail websites? Sign in with the same details.

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