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Tanzania calls for technology to boost domestic tax revenue

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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What happened

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Vice-President Deogratius Ndejembi represented Tanzania at the 46th Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) Annual Heads Meeting in Arusha. He called on Commonwealth countries to use technology to improve domestic revenue collection, simplify tax compliance, and reduce administrative costs. Tanzania projected collecting 36.99 tri/- in tax revenue during the 2026/27 financial year.

From dailynews.co.tz

Why it matters

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The call emphasizes using technology to facilitate legitimate trade and strengthen economic self-reliance. Tanzania stated that domestic revenue is projected to finance about 74.2 per cent of the national budget, aligning with goals to center investment and job creation in the private sector.

From dailynews.co.tz

Who's involved

  • TanzaniaParticipated in the CATA meeting and made the call for tax technology adoption.
  • CATAHosted the 46th Annual Heads Meeting and Technicians Conference.
  • Tanzania Revenue AuthorityThe government agency responsible for domestic revenue collection in Tanzania.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Port of Dar es SalaamSpeculative

    Could see increased port efficiency and throughput by facilitating legitimate trade and simplifying compliance.

  • Dangote GroupSpeculative

    May reduce operational costs due to improved tax certainty and simplified compliance.

  • Tanzania Revenue AuthoritySpeculative

    Could face a direct mandate to improve revenue collection and compliance through the adoption of technology.

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