Day: December 20, 2023

URA intercepts 2.5 tons of rice in Eastern Uganda

By Kamugisha Kabahweza Allan Uganda Revenue Authority Customs has intercepted 2,460 kilograms of rice that entered the country through porous borders in Busia. Customs officer Philip Ofubo said that they intercepted a Toyota Drone on Wednesday night in the Kakira sugar plantation headed to Jinja carrying rice and chewing gum without any documentation. Another interception was in Mbale involving …

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URA awarded three trophies as Corporate League Football Champions

By Joshua Niyonshima The Uganda Revenue Authority emergedwinner in the football tournament in this year’s corporate league games. The tax collectors scored a total of 82 points against Centenary Bank which came second with 78 points. The ceremony that attracted 40 companies in attendance was held at Hotel Africana yesterday. These competed against one another …

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Understanding Section 40D Tax Waiver, a Golden Opportunity for Taxpayers

By Sarah M. Chelangat This festive season, I bring you great news that could offload your tax burden. It is detailed in Section 40D of the Tax Procedures Code. On July 1st 2023, the TPC underwent a significant amendment and below are the opportunities Section 40D tax waiver presents; Currently, one can benefit from the …

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