Residents fume over deceased estate duty

HARARE residents have expressed concern over the exorbitant charges of 4% on deceased estate duty charged by government.

In a statement yesterday, the Harare Residents Trust said the fee charged should be in tandem with what used to happen during the colonial era when a flat fee of only $100 was charged to change ownership of the estate.

“Residents around Harare have expressed great concern on the payment of 4% deceased estate duty,” read the statement.

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