Small firms caught in Uganda taxman’s crosshairs

The Uganda Revenue Authority’s huge tax assessments have prompted numerous objections from taxpayers.

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The increasing use of data analytics, a spike in tax litigation and reports of small businesses closing due to unpaid dues have raised the stakes for enterprises seeking to stay on the right side of the law.

Despite tough economic conditions in the past year, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has recently intensified its collection efforts.