Tired of 1 month Tax Clearance Certificates on TaRMS?

It is very frustrating to be issued a Tax Clearance Certificate on TaRMS (Tax and Revenue Management System) platform, valid only for 1 month.

Why are you getting a 1 month Tax Clearance Certificate.

If you are TaRMS is issuing you a 1 month valid Tax Clearance Certificate, it means;

1. You are submitting nil returns.
   1. Nil returns are returns with no tax liability
   2. The assumption by ZIMRA is that you are not trading and therefore you do not need a tax clearance certificate.
2. You have an outstanding liability with the authority.
   1. It might be the case that you have an outstanding tax obligation.
   2. it might that you have not been following the agreed payment plan and the tax administration has seen it fit to issue you a one moth valid tax clearance.

What you need to do to get a six months or full year Tax Clearance Certificate?

To obtain a 12-month Tax Clearance Certificate on the ZIMRA TaRMS platform, you need to ensure continuous compliance with your tax obligations. Key considerations are as below

• File Returns on Time: Regularly submit all required tax returns, including Pay As You Earn (PAYE), Value Added Tax (VAT), Provisional Tax (ITF12B for quarterly payments), and Income Tax returns, by their respective due dates.  
• Make Payments Promptly: Ensure that all tax liabilities are paid in full and on time. This includes VAT, Income Tax, Withholding Taxes, and any other applicable taxes.
• Adhere to Payment Plans (if applicable): If you have an existing payment plan with ZIMRA for any outstanding tax obligations, strictly adhere to the agreed-upon schedule.  
• Keep Master Data Updated: Ensure that your business or individual details registered with ZIMRA on TaRMS are accurate and up to date. This includes your physical address, email address, phone numbers, bank account details, and industry classification. Update any changes promptly through the TaRMS portal.
• VAT Fiscalisation (if applicable): If your business is registered for VAT, ensure that your fiscal devices are correctly installed, upgraded, and interfaced with the ZIMRA Fiscalisation Data Management System (FDMS). All transactions should accurately reflect the currency used.