Cosmetics traders in Kariakoo have sought clarification from the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) on the use of electronic fiscal devices (EFDs) and changes in tax rules as the authority pushes for greater compliance among businesses.
The traders, operating along Kariakoo’s Cosmetics Street, met TRA officials on September 11 during a visit led by the acting Kariakoo Regional Tax Manager, Mr Edson Issanya.
The engagement focused on practical issues affecting traders, including how to use the new point-of-sale (POS) system linked to the Integrated Domestic Revenue Administration System (IDRAS).
TRA officials explained how traders should issue receipts through the system and reminded them about payment of the third instalment of September tax.
The officials also briefed traders on changes to tax laws introduced for the new financial year, including tax exemptions and relief measures available to businesses that meet the required conditions.
The meeting gave traders an opportunity to raise concerns about tax administration and seek clarification directly from the authority.
The engagement is significant for Kariakoo traders, where thousands of businesses operate and rely on efficient tax and payment systems to conduct daily transactions.
TRA officials urged traders to use official channels when seeking tax services and to ensure that receipts are issued through IDRAS as required.
They also encouraged traders to join the Kariakoo Traders Association to improve coordination and strengthen their ability to raise common business concerns.
The meeting ended with a question-and-answer session, allowing traders to seek immediate clarification on taxation, EFD use and compliance requirements.
For traders, understanding the digital tax systems is increasingly important as the authority moves more services and revenue administration processes online.