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Call for Continued Taxpayer Education for Businesses

Latest Tanzania civil society news · Call for Continued Taxpayer Education for Businesses explained · updated Aug 13, 2026 · breaking news · latest updates · explained

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  • The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) collected TZS 3.245 trillion in July 2026, exceeding its target by TZS 274 billion.
  • Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar praised TRA's performance, indicating confidence in surpassing the annual revenue target of over TZS 42 trillion.
  • TRA Commissioner General Yusuph Mwenda noted that the July collection represented 109 percent of the target and a 21 percent increase from the previous year.
  • TRA allocated TZS 325 billion in July for direct support to 11 funds focused on infrastructure development, including roads and water.
  • Henry Kaunda, representing Zanzibar's hotel and tourism operators, emphasized the need for continued taxpayer education to enhance business compliance.

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Speaking on behalf of Zanzibar’s hotel and tourism operators, Henry Kaunda thanked TRA and ZRA for engaging with businesses and helping resolve challenges affecting the sector. He called for continued taxpayer education to enable businesses to better understand their obligations and improve voluntary compliance.

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