URA Engages Masaka City Officials on Tax Compliance, Financial Management

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), through its Public Sector Office (PSO), has engaged Masaka City officials on tax compliance, VAT registration requirements and recent tax amendments as part of efforts to strengthen revenue compliance in local government institutions.

The PSO team visited Acting Town Clerk Sebadduka Authman and Deputy City Clerk Alex Baingana to discuss tax-related matters and provide guidance on improving compliance with tax obligations.

During the engagement, Marion Lubowa, Supervisor Compliance and Enforcement at URA’s Public Sector Office, explained the requirements for Value Added Tax (VAT) registration and highlighted key tax amendments relevant to the city authorities.

Lubowa also encouraged the officials to take advantage of the waiver of interest and penalties available upon payment of qualifying principal tax. She noted that the opportunity could help the city reduce outstanding tax liabilities while strengthening compliance with its tax obligations.

The URA official further urged the officials to regularly update their Tax Identification Number (TIN) details whenever there is a change in circumstances.

She particularly emphasised the need to update records where a registered contact person has died, retired or resigned, saying accurate taxpayer information is essential for maintaining up-to-date records and ensuring effective communication between URA and taxpayers.

In addition to the tax compliance discussions, the PSO team provided technical support to the district team to resolve an error within the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS).

The intervention enabled the team to successfully address the system challenge and complete its July payment, helping to minimize disruptions in the local government’s financial operations.

The engagement underscores URA’s continued collaboration with public sector institutions to promote voluntary tax compliance, provide technical guidance and address challenges that may affect efficient tax administration.