Tag: tax administration
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World Bank Approves $700 Million for Pakistan Tax Reforms to Boost Fairness and Transparency
Overview of the Loan and Its Purpose The World Bank has approved a new $700 million loan to Pakistan aimed at strengthening the country’s tax system, improving budget transparency, and widening the tax base. This follows a prior $470 million package focused on increasing tax collection. Officials say the new funding will help ensure that…
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LHDN Clears RM17 Bil Tax Refunds; RM2 Bil to Be Disbursed by December End
Overview: RM17 Billion in Tax Refunds Processed The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) has announced a substantial milestone in its tax refund program. As of December 18, LHDN has processed and issued RM17 billion in tax refunds, benefiting 3.53 million individual cases. This move is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to accelerate cash…
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TRA Steps Up Efforts to Build Taxpayers’ Trust in Tanzania
Introduction: A renewed push for trust in tax administration The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) is intensifying its efforts to strengthen the relationship between tax collectors and the public. In a move aimed at restoring and boosting confidence in tax administration, TRA has directed its staff to prioritize professional, lawful, and customer-friendly service. The initiative follows…
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TRA Sets Up Measures to Rebuild Taxpayers’ Trust in Tanzania
Background: Rebuilding Trust in Tax Administration The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) is intensifying its efforts to improve interactions with taxpayers. In a move aimed at restoring public confidence, TRA leadership has directed staff to prioritize professional service, lawful compliance, and constructive engagement with taxpayers. The initiative follows recent statements from the country’s leadership emphasizing accountability…
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TRA Steps Up Efforts to Build Taxpayers’ Trust Through Professional Service
Overview: TRA’s renewed pledge to taxpayer trust The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) is intensifying its efforts to improve how taxpayers experience tax collection. In a move announced from Dodoma, TRA leadership directed staff to foster good relations with taxpayers by delivering professional service and strictly adhering to the law. This shift comes as part of…
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Tax Office Responds: DJP Addresses 2016–2020 Graft Probe as Prosecutions Expand
Background: What sparked the investigation? The government’s tax administration has been thrust into the spotlight following a broad graft probe that targets alleged corruption in tax processing during the 2016–2020 period. The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) confirmed it is part of a larger investigation being pursued by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO). The series…
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Tax Office Breaks Silence after Prosecution Raids Taint Graft Probe
Background to the Case The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) has issued its first public statement in connection with a widening graft probe that has drawn attention to the tax agency’s internal processes. Prosecutors from the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) recently conducted searches at the homes of several senior DJP officials, part of an investigation…
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Overgoverned, Overtaxed, and Overcomplicated: How Australia Was Set Up to Fail
Introduction: A System That Feels Burdened by Its Own Size Australia’s federal public service, with roughly 198,000 staff on the books, has long been at the center of debates about efficiency, accountability, and national resilience. Critics contend the system is overgoverned, overtaxed, and overcomplicated—a triad that many say stifles speed, clarity, and innovation. This piece…
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KRA Appoints George Obell as Commissioner for Micro and Small Taxpayers Department
Overview of the Appointment The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a significant leadership change in its tax administration framework. George Obell has been appointed as Commissioner for the Micro and Small Taxpayers Department (MST) after a rigorous and competitive recruitment process. The move underscores the agency’s focus on improving service delivery and compliance among…
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KRA Appoints George Obell as Head of Micro and Small Taxpayers Department to Engage Elusive Small Traders
New Leadership at Kenya Revenue Authority Signals Focus on Micro and Small Taxpayers The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a pivotal leadership change, appointing George Obell as Commissioner for the Micro and Small Taxpayers Department (MST). The decision follows a competitive recruitment process and marks a significant step in Kenya’s tax strategy, aimed at…