URA Urges Kagadi Local Government Officials to File Returns and Pay Taxes on Time
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has urged officials in Kagadi Local Government to strengthen tax compliance by filing their returns and paying their tax obligations on time.The call was made during a stakeholder engagement between the URA Public Sector Office and Kagadi Local Government officials aimed at improving tax compliance.Sandra Namatovu, Supervisor at the Public Sector Office – Local Government, reminded taxpayers that timely filing and payment can help them avoid accumulating penalties and interest.
The engagement focused on addressing tax compliance gaps among local government officials and strengthening their understanding of their tax responsibilities.URA officials also used the meeting to provide guidance on tax obligations applicable to local government officials and explain recent tax amendments.
The discussions gave Kagadi Local Government officials an opportunity to ask questions about taxation and seek clarification on areas where they required further guidance.URA encouraged the officials to take tax compliance seriously by meeting their obligations within the required timelines and keeping up to date with changes in tax laws.The engagement forms part of URA’s efforts to strengthen taxpayer education, improve compliance and promote a better understanding of tax obligations among public sector institutions.
