Taxation, a cornerstone of economic policy, is addressed with a mix of reforms, incentives, and strategies aimed at fostering growth, enhancing revenue, and promoting fairness. The next NDC and the NPP promised to scrap the following taxes to alleviate hardships and ease the high cost of doing business. Here are the 10 key promises on taxation from the NDC's 2024 manifesto: E-levy A significant promise is the review and possible abolition of the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy). The NDC plans to reassess the effectiveness and impact of the E-Levy, considering alternative revenue sources that do not overburden digital transactions. 2. COVID-19 levy 10% levy on bet winnings Emissions levy To further ease hardships, the NDC said it will: Review Import duty on vehicles and equipment imported into the country for industrial and agricultural purposes.