Taxes

UNRA compensations stalls work on Mpigi-Kanoni road

UNRA compensations stalls work on  Mpigi-Kanoni road

Delays in resident compensation by the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) have stifled progress to the completion of the Mpigi- Kanoni road. This according to Milivoje Millisavijevic, the managing director ENERGO Uganda has affected the work progress on the 64km road that stretches through Seeta, Kabasanda-Gombe. ENERGO is the company that was awarded the contract […]

Tax exemption on allowances should be extended to all civil servants – Nambooze

Tax exemption on allowances should be extended to all civil servants – Nambooze

The member of parliament Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze Bakireke wants the Income Tax Bill Amendment Bill 2015 recalled from the president for debate because there were no thorough consultations from the constituencies they represent. In her letter written dated 28th to the Legal and legislative services of Parliament she seeks for guidance on the procedure […]

Members of Parliament stress need for tax exemption on allowances

Members of Parliament stress need for tax exemption on allowances

Some members of parliament say attempts by the Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary Keith Muhakanizi to communicate the government position on MPs’ tax exemption as negative are false because the NRM MPs agreed on that matter while at Kyankwanzi retreat. The MPs have also threatened that if the president does not assent to the tax income […]

Abolish all taxes levied on SACCOS – President Museveni

Abolish all taxes levied on SACCOS – President Museveni

President Yoweri Museveni directed that all taxes levied on Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS), especially on the dividends of the members, should be abolished to promote the saving culture and avoid double taxation. This was revealed by the Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda who represented him at the celebrations to mark the 93rd International […]