Staff Writer – The Zimbabwe Taxpayers Platform (ZITAP) is pleased to announce the official launch of the 2025 Tax Perceptions Survey, an important initiative designed to gather insights from citizens, businesses and stakeholders across the country.
The survey will be published online through the ZITAP website and hosted on Survey Monkey. It will also be shared widely on the Zimbabwe Taxpayers Platform’s official Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and WhatsApp channels to ensure broad participation. ZITAP will also share promotional videos.
The main purpose of the survey is to hear directly from the people who are most affected by the tax system. By collecting real experiences, concerns and suggestions, ZITAP aims to strengthen understanding of how taxes impact daily life, businesses and community development. The findings will help guide policy reforms that are fair, transparent and supportive of economic growth.
The survey is targeting a broad cross-section of society to ensure inclusivity. These include people working in the informal sector, labor groups, small and large businesses, business associations, research and academic institutions, civil society organisations, community associations, youth groups and special interest groups, including those representing women, persons with disabilities and professionals in different fields. This approach is designed to make sure that all voices are represented and that the results reflect the lived experiences of a diverse population.
Accessing the survey is simple. Participants can click on the links provided in this newsletter, or scan QR-code banners directly in the newsletter, and on social media platforms. In addition, A4 posters with QR codes will be placed in selected public spaces and community events, making it easier for students, young professionals and other participants to engage with the survey on the spot.
This survey comes at a critical moment. Across the world, tax systems are being reviewed to ensure they are fair and transparent. In our context, the need to build trust between taxpayers and institutions is clear. By gathering information directly from stakeholders, the Zimbabwe Taxpayers Platform will help ensure that future tax measures are better aligned with the realities faced by citizens and businesses.
Participation in the survey is voluntary, but every response matters. Each voice will contribute to shaping a tax system that is more equitable and responsive to people’s needs. The results will be analyzed carefully, and a public report will be released later this year to share key findings and next steps.
The Zimbabwe Taxpayers Platform (ZITAP) encourages all readers to take part in the survey and to share it widely within their networks. Together, we can create a tax system that works for everyone.
Click here to take the survey: http://shorturl.at/FrwGW