Joshua Kato, A Chartered Tax advisor & Accountant

Tax audits are official examinations of a taxpayer’s financial records, returns, and supporting documents to ensure taxes are accurately declared and paid. Mandated under the Tax Procedures Code Act (TPCA), …

Uganda’s corporate taxpayers are officially in the final stretch. The current tax administration is anchored on a self-assessment regime, which places the responsibility of computing, declaring, and remitting taxes squarely …

East Africa’s quest for sustainable economic growth and development hinges on the ability of governments to effectively mobilize domestic revenue.  East African countries still grapple with underdeveloped tax systems, growing …

Taxation is the lifeblood of any economy, and Uganda is no exception. For decades, tax collection has been pivotal in financing national development, fostering infrastructure growth, and ensuring the delivery …

Tax systems across the world evolved and moved away from traditional, government-led assessments to models that placed responsibility directly in the hands of taxpayers. At the heart of this transformation …

Can digital tax stamps solve Uganda’s dual challenge of tax evasion and consumer protection? There has been a growing threat over the years from various companies and institutions due to …

The problem of tax evasion, especially by high-net-worth individuals and multinational corporations, has plagued economies for decades.  These entities have historically hidden financial assets across borders, using tax havens and …

Are you an incorporated business or Corporation? Your Tax Filing responsibilities are far more complex than those of a sole proprietor or a freelancer. The tax season for incorporated businesses …

The concept of tax amnesty is not new in Uganda. Tax amnesty programs have been used worldwide as a tool to boost revenue collection while offering taxpayers a break from …