burs.org.bw File Tax Return Online : Botswana Unified Revenue Service

Name of the Organization : Botswana Unified Revenue Service
Type of Facility : File Tax Return Online
Country : Botswana

Official Website : http://www.burs.org.bw/

How To File BURS Tax Return Online?

As registered tax-payer, you have the obligation to submit the returns sent to you depending on the tax type. These returns cannot be downloaded but can be obtained from any BURS Income Tax Office.

Related : Botswana Unified Revenue Service VAT & Income Tax Registration : www.statusin.org/5121.html

There are a number of returns available for completion. These forms are as follows;

Employment, Business & Investment :
Form ITA20- Employment income
ITA20B- Employment plus Business
ITA20BF -Employment, Business plus Farming
ITA20F- Employment and or Farming
ITA 21 – Partnership and Trusts
ITA22 – SAT ITA 22 Company ( Self Assessment Tax) Income Tax Return SAT ITA 22
ITA25 – Charitable, Religious, Educational Institutions , Public Trusts, and Social and Sporting associations

Pay As You Earn And Other Withholding Taxes :
Form ITW10(PAYE) – Annual Withholding Tax Return for (PAYE)
ITW 10 ( OWHT) – Annual Return for withholding taxes ie Construction Contract, Commercial Royalty(non resident),Management fees(non resident
ITW 10 A- Interest, Rent, Entertainment, and commission and brokerage

BURS Value Added Tax

For VAT 002.1 – Return for Remittance of Value Added Tax

Issue of BURS Returns

Individuals and withholding Tax returns are issued in bulk at the end of June every year to all taxpayers registered with BURS. Date of issue for other returns, refer to FILING TIME.

VAT returns are divided in two categories :
** Category A & B are taxpayers whose turnover is less than P12m and
** Category C are taxpayers whose turnover P12m

BURS Filing Time

Individuals :
The returns dispatched at the end of June are expected back before the end of September.

Companies :
Returns dispatched at the end of June are expected back before end of October. Companies whose financial year is different from the tax year are issued with returns at the end of their financial year. Such returns are expected to be submitted within four months after the end of the financial year.

Withholding (PAYE and Other) :
All withholding tax returns for withholding taxes are given one month after the end of June to have been submitted

VAT :
Companies under category C are issued returns every 25th of every month and should file returns every 25th of the following month and those under category A & B are issued returns every 25th of the 2nd month and should file returns every 25th of the 2nd month.

BURS Attachments

Individual Return :
** Original copy of relevant certificate,(ITW8 or ITW9)
** Financial accounts where necessary,
** Partnership Accounts and original copies of Certificates on contract payment where necessary,
** Plant and Machinery (ITA 202) where necessary,
** Industrial and Commercial (ITA201) where necessary,
** Invoices/ receipts where necessary,

Company :
** Financial statements and capital allowances forms
** Industrial and Commercial Buildings (ITA 201),
** Plant or Machinery (ITA202),
** Contract Payments (ITW9) where necessary,
** Receipts for SAT Payments,
** Minutes of the Resolution declaring dividends
** For the purposes of claiming credit for Additional Company Tax brought forward (ITW21) & ITW 17

Withholding Taxes :
Copies of certificates(ITW 9)

VAT :
No attachments

What do I do if I have not received a return or I have misplaced it :
When the time you know you should have received a tax return has passed, either call our Tax Assistance Centre or come personally to inquire. We are always ready to help and supply a copy.

Extension of time to file a Return :
A taxpayer may apply for an extension of time to file a tax return giving reasons for the delay to file a return. An extension of time may be allowed or disallowed.

Penalties & Interest :
Penalties and Interest are charged for late submission of returns.

Appointment Of Agent :
Any taxpayer may appoint an Agent/ Representative to access or handle his or her tax affairs. The appointment is to be made in writing by the taxpayer to the Commissioner General stating the full particulars of the Agent / representative

Secrecy On Tax Records :
BURS undertakes not to pass any information to anyone who is not appointed Agent/Representative or not identifying himself as the taxpayer on whose records access is being requested.

FAQ On BURS

Sure, here are some FAQ on Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS):

What is BURS?
BURS stands for Botswana Unified Revenue Service. It is the government agency responsible for collecting taxes in Botswana. BURS was established in 2004 by the Botswana Unified Revenue Service Act of 2003.

What are the functions of BURS?
The main function of BURS is to collect taxes in Botswana. BURS also administers a number of other tax-related functions, such as issuing tax clearance certificates, enforcing tax laws, and providing taxpayer education and assistance.

Who are the taxpayers of BURS?
The taxpayers of BURS are all individuals and businesses that are resident in Botswana or that derive income from Botswana. This includes individuals who work in Botswana, businesses that are registered in Botswana, and businesses that sell goods or services in Botswana.

How do I register with BURS?
If you are a taxpayer of BURS, you must register with BURS. You can register online or at a BURS office. When you register, you will need to provide a number of documents, such as your identification card, your business registration certificate, and your tax returns.