Opinions

By James Asiimwe Kamara Tax is a price we pay for a civilised and organised society. It is the major source of revenue that enables governments the world over to provide public amenities for their citizens. Whereas the Government of Uganda is mandated to collect tax from eligible citizens, it performs the role within the premises of a set legal framework and puts into consideration the rights and obligations of taxpayers. Uganda is operating a modern tax regime where the opportunity to determine how much tax to pay is first extended to the taxpayer. This is referred to as a…