The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has called on officials at Kagadi Local Government to improve tax compliance by ensuring that tax returns are filed and tax obligations are paid within the required deadlines.The call was made during a stakeholder engagement between the URA Public Sector Office and Kagadi Local Government officials to discuss tax compliance and address challenges affecting timely fulfilment of tax obligations.
Sandra Namatovu, Supervisor at the Public Sector Office – Local Government, urged taxpayers to avoid delays in filing returns and paying taxes, warning that late compliance can lead to penalties and interest.She said timely filing and payment of taxes remain important in helping taxpayers meet their legal obligations while avoiding additional financial costs arising from non-compliance.
During the engagement, URA officials addressed various compliance gaps identified among local government stakeholders and provided guidance on how officials can better meet their tax responsibilities.The meeting also focused on improving tax knowledge, with URA explaining recent tax amendments and their implications for taxpayers within the local government sector.Kagadi Local Government officials were given an opportunity to ask questions, raise concerns and seek clarification on specific issues relating to their tax compliance obligations.URA said such stakeholder engagements are important in promoting taxpayer education, improving compliance and ensuring that public sector officials have a clear understanding of their tax responsibilities.
