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Govt. proposes sweeping tax reforms

May 27, 2025 3 mins read
Govt. proposes sweeping tax reforms

Finance Minister Lekey Dorji introduced the Income Tax Bill 2025 in the National Assembly yesterday, outlining a bold restructuring of the tax system that could cost the government up to Nu 5.57 billion annually in lost revenue.

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