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New sports facilities to get tax breaks

Apenisa Waqairadovu Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

July 27, 2026 9:59 am

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New sports facilities could become cheaper to establish under a proposed tax incentive.

The Income Tax Amendment Bill allows individuals who invest in new sports facilities to receive a 150 percent tax deduction.

Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel says the measure is aimed at encouraging investment in sporting infrastructure.

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