The government has urged accountants, auditors and tax experts to use knowledge gained from training on new tax law changes to enhance compliance and improve efficiency in tax collection.
The call comes as Tanzania begins implementing the 2026/2027 financial year budget, which took effect on July 1, 2026, with various measures aimed at strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation to support national development programmes.
Through the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), the Ministry of Finance has introduced several tax reforms designed to improve efficiency, widen the tax base and increase government revenue while ensuring taxpayers remain key partners in the country’s economic development agenda.
To ensure smooth implementation of the reforms, TRA, in collaboration with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA), organised training for accountants, auditors, finance professionals and tax consultants to equip them with knowledge on the latest changes in tax laws.
The training is expected to enable participants to educate taxpayers and the public on the reforms, creating greater understanding and compliance while supporting the government’s revenue collection targets.
Speaking during the training held in Dar es Salaam on July 8, 2026, TRA Taxpayer Education Manager CPA Paul Walalaze, who represented the TRA Commissioner General, said professionals needed to understand the changes in tax legislation so they could provide accurate guidance to taxpayers.
“These trainings are intended to build your capacity so that you can effectively implement your responsibilities and also support taxpayers to improve compliance and achieve better results,” CPA Walalaze said.
He said the latest reforms cover several key areas, including amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, Income Tax Act, Excise Duty Act and Motor Vehicle Registration Act.
Other areas affected by the changes include the Tax Administration Act, Stamp Duty Act, Importation of Goods Act and the East African Community Customs Management Act.
CPA Walalaze said the role of tax professionals was critical in bridging the gap between government policies and taxpayers by providing accurate information on the new requirements.
The government’s strategy is to strengthen domestic revenue collection and increase reliance on internal resources to finance development projects.
In the 2026/2027 budget, domestic revenue is projected to account for 74.2 percent of total government financing, reflecting efforts to achieve greater fiscal independence.
Effective tax administration and increased compliance are expected to play a major role in enabling the government to implement development priorities, improve public services and sustain economic growth.
