The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has exceeded its revenue target for the third quarter of the 2025/26 fiscal year, collecting TZS 9.31 trillion, more than six percent above the planned goal of TZS 8.75 trillion.
TRA’s Commissioner General, Yusuph Juma Mwenda, said this performance represents a 23.6% growth compared to the same period last year.
He attributed the achievement to stronger taxpayer compliance and the expanded adoption of digital tax management systems across the country.
March 2026 was a particularly strong month, with collections reaching TZS 3.58 trillion, surpassing the monthly target of TZS 3.32 trillion.
Overall, collections from January to March, the third quarter of the fiscal year, demonstrate consistent overperformance, with January bringing in TZS 3.04 trillion against a target of TZS 2.85 trillion, and February collecting TZS 2.69 trillion versus the TZS 2.57 trillion target.
TRA refers to this data as the Q3 Performance at a Glance, highlighting the authority’s efficiency and steady growth over the quarter.
Digital reforms have been central to this success. The Integration of Domestic Revenue Administration System (IDRAS), launched in February 2026, is now connected with 92 institutions, including 63 government bodies and 29 private organizations.
The system has improved tax filing efficiency, raising VAT compliance from 83 percent to 86 percent in just one month.
Commissioner General Mwenda emphasized that this integration ensures transparency, fairness, and easier access for all taxpayers.
TRA has also focused on trade facilitation and enforcement. Customs clearance times at border posts have been reduced from an average of five days to just two or three days, helping businesses move goods faster.
In the last quarter, the authority conducted 393 tax investigations, recovering TZS 675 billion, while disciplining 19 staff members for ethical violations, demonstrating a zero-tolerance approach to corruption.
Looking ahead, TRA remains committed to the directives of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, focusing on widening the tax base, improving compliance, and fostering a business-friendly environment.
The authority also extended Easter greetings to taxpayers, encouraging continued cooperation in building a stronger, prosperous nation.
