By Seleoe Nonyane
The Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) has launched the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) for the E-payment system following the deployment of E-payment and E-taxation platforms in March this year.
According to a statement released on Monday this week, the launch of the two solutions marks a significant milestone in the ongoing implementation of the Lesotho Tax Modernisation Project.
The statement says these cutting-edge digital solutions aim to streamline tax processes, enhance efficiency and improve service delivery for businesses and individuals across the country.
The key benefits of the systems to the RLS client include Seamless Tax Filing. This means that clients can file their tax returns such as Pay as You Earn (PAYE) and Value Added Tax (VAT) electronically, eliminating the need for cumbersome paperwork and reducing processing time.
“The E-payment solution offers clients efficient payment solutions by allowing clients to settle their tax liabilities securely and conveniently using various digital payment options, such as online banking and mobile money.
“This modernised approach simplifies the payment process and assist in the misallocation of payments and significantly reduces the need for physical visits to RSL offices,” the statement notes.
“The RSL clients enjoys real-time tracking on their filing status and payments which promotes transparency and trust for clients when they have access to up-to-date information about their tax obligations, eliminating uncertainties and potential delays.”
The RSL says the launch of the E-Taxation and E-Payment platforms showcases its commitment to embracing digital transformation and aligning with international best practices.
“We’re proud to provide Lesotho’s tax paying community with these state of-the-art solutions, marking a new era in tax administration and service delivery,” it adds.
