ZIMRA Rental Tax Crackdown Angers Landlords

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is expanding scrutiny of private rental properties, targeting landlords in Borrowdale Brooke and other areas. The tax drive aims to capture undeclared rental income. Landlords have raised concerns over aggressive enforcement and lack of clarity on tax thresholds, warning the move could push rental prices higher. Some accuse ZIMRA of overreach. The backlash exposes the government's struggle to broaden the tax base without alienating property owners, as informal rental markets remain largely untaxed.