The Tanzania Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA).
Speaking at the chamber’s annual general meeting on Wednesday,
TCCIA Chairman Charles Mbuchi said the existing framework that guides
the formation of the new levies did not take into consideration that
some taxes have already been scrapped by the government.
Mbushi said the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has already
scraped levies on farm produce asking the council trade officials to
conduct regular training on tax payment to all taxpayers operating in
the district.
The Township Council Chairman David Wangwe defended the new enacted
by-laws saying its endorsement followed all procedures and that all
business communities’ views had been integrated.
Wangwe said traders need to inquire about the legal framework from
business experts and council authorities to get a better understanding
on how they are taxed.
“Traders need to attend meetings convened by the council
authorities to enable them get professional explanations from reliable
sources on tax issues. This will enable them pay tax without creating
tension,” he said.
Special seats legislator from Mara Region Esther Matiko said every
citizen has a legal obligation to abide by the existing country laws
including by-laws enacted at the local government's levels.
Esther said traders should stop their complaints on taxes because
the local government by-laws are legally bind saying traders need to
follow legal routes on duty payment.
“If you are not satisfied with the by-laws, you can challenge them
in the court of law or advise your civic representatives to scrap the
amendment following legal sittings at the council,” she said.
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