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Book Synopsis Tax Reform in Uganda by : Dorothy Kwagala-Igaga
Download or read book Tax Reform in Uganda written by Dorothy Kwagala-Igaga and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-14 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1997, Uganda undertook extensive reforms in tax legislation. This had been preceded by the structural reforms in tax administration that saw the creation of the Uganda Revenue Authority in 1991. The aim of the far reaching reforms was to improve the tax system and increase its revenue productivity. This book demonstrates that the reforms were not as successful as anticipated and revenues have not improved in a sustained way. The revenue from direct taxes only contributes about 20% to the total revenue, well below the Sub-Saharan average of 40%. This has focused attention on the appropriateness of the reforms. The focus of the reforms on achieving efficiency did not sufficiently take into account the fundamental importance of equity within the system. As a result, the Income Tax Act 1997 embodies distortions and inequalities in the treatment of taxable income and taxpayers that have led to inefficiency in the system as a whole. The tax reforms also took a narrow technical view of the tax system. The book employs political economy and optimal theory to explain the weaknesses in the tax system. It is argued that the reforms, although well designed, were not likely to be successful given the timing and context of implementation. The multidisciplinary and functionalist approach of the book is helpful in highlighting the constraints in which tax design and tax reform is undertaken in Uganda. It is argued that the reforms we “blunted” by the manner of their formulation and context of implementation. Taxation is a socio-political issue and yet the IMF and World Bank which supported the reforms did not take into account the limited political will. The lack of consensus in policy formulation has weakened the socio-contract and allowed the government to blame external factors for the poor performance. The weaknesses in governance and corruption have had an impact on the tax system by encouraging tax avoidance and evasion among political elites as well as on activities in the informal sector.
Book Synopsis Shifting Tax Burdens Through Exemptions and Evasion by : Bernard P. Gauthier
Download or read book Shifting Tax Burdens Through Exemptions and Evasion written by Bernard P. Gauthier and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2001 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tax burdens vary for firms of different sizes due to their variable tendency to seek exemptions or evade taxes.
Book Synopsis Tax Reform in Uganda by : Dorothy Kwagala-Igaga
Download or read book Tax Reform in Uganda written by Dorothy Kwagala-Igaga and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past 26 years, Uganda has carried out a series of economic and governance reforms. Throughout the 1990s, Uganda implemented the Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAPs) sponsored by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and world Bank aimed at transforming the economy and encouraging economic development. The economic reforms were part of a wider reconstruction programme aimed at reviving the economy after decades of economic and political mismanagement. The reforms involved liberalising the economy to stimulate the private sector and make it the engine of economic growth. These economic reforms were implemented alongside extensive governance reforms aimed at strengthening state institutions, establishing accountability through anti-corruption institutions, promoting democracy and good governance through electoral reforms among others. Despite the timing of the economic and governance reforms, they were not linked or synchronised and each aspect was pursued independently of the wider reforms. In some instance like the creation of the URA and the tax reforms, there was a deliberate effort to shield the URA from the “political” institutions themselves. The argument in this paper is that this “blunted” and constrained the impact and success of the reforms both economic and political.
Book Synopsis Tax Reforms and Domestic Revenue Mobilisation in Uganda by : Milton Ayoki
Download or read book Tax Reforms and Domestic Revenue Mobilisation in Uganda written by Milton Ayoki and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Quest for Revenue and Tax Incidence in Uganda by : Duanjie Chen
Download or read book A Quest for Revenue and Tax Incidence in Uganda written by Duanjie Chen and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Taxpayer Response to Greater Progressivity by : Maria Jouste
Download or read book Taxpayer Response to Greater Progressivity written by Maria Jouste and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We evaluate a major personal income tax reform in Uganda that came into effect in 2012-13, contributing to the scarce literature on the effects of personal income tax reform on employees' income in a low-income country in Africa. The reform increased the tax-free lower threshold, increased tax rates for higher incomes, and introduced an additional highest tax band for top 1% of income earners. Using the universe of pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) administrative data from the Uganda Tax Authority, we analyse the impact of the reform on reported labour incomes. In the preferred specification, we find very limited support for behavioural reactions. However,heterogeneity analysis reveals that top-income workers in firms handled by ordinary (as opposed to medium or large taxpayer) offices report lower incomes after the reform. We also find suggestive evidence that part of the response may arise from income shifting. The reform managed to raise more revenue and it also led to a limited reduction in after-tax income inequality.
Book Synopsis How Responsive is Tax Revenue to Growth in Uganda by : Fred Kakongoro Muhumuza
Download or read book How Responsive is Tax Revenue to Growth in Uganda written by Fred Kakongoro Muhumuza and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis General Equilbrium Analysis of Tax Reforms by : Tom Makumbi Nyanzi
Download or read book General Equilbrium Analysis of Tax Reforms written by Tom Makumbi Nyanzi and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Theory and Practice of Tax Reform in Developing Countries by : Ehtisham Ahmad
Download or read book The Theory and Practice of Tax Reform in Developing Countries written by Ehtisham Ahmad and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1991-07-26 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study on tax reform from basic economic principles with emphasis to guidelines for a practical tax reform for Pakistan.
Book Synopsis Case Studies in Tax Revenue Mobilization in Low-Income Countries by : Mr.Bernardin Akitoby
Download or read book Case Studies in Tax Revenue Mobilization in Low-Income Countries written by Mr.Bernardin Akitoby and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can Low-Income Countries (LICs) enhance tax revenue collection to finance their vast development needs? We address this question by analyzing seven tax reform experiences in LICs (Burkina Faso, The Gambia, Maldives, Mauritania, Rwanda, Senegal, and Uganda). Three lessons stand out, although reforms must be tailored to individual circumstances: (i) Tax reforms require first and foremost political commitment and buy-in from key stakeholders; (ii) Countries that pursue both revenue administration and tax policy reforms tend to see much larger and persistent gains; and (iii) A successful strategy often starts with fiscal reform measures with immediate effect to build momentum. These can include: simplifying the tax system; curbing exemptions; reforming indirect taxes on goods and services (e.g., excises); and better managing compliance risks through strengthening taxpayer segmentation (often beginning with strengthening the Large Taxpayers Office). A comprehensive reform strategy (e.g., a medium-term revenue strategy) can help to properly sequence reform measures and facilitate their implementation.
Book Synopsis Tax Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa by : Zmarak Shalizi
Download or read book Tax Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa written by Zmarak Shalizi and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trade is an essential driver for sustained economic growth, and growth is necessary for poverty reduction. In Sub-Saharan Africa, where three-fourths of the poor live in rural areas, spurring growth and generating income and employment opportunities is critical for poverty reduction strategies. Seventy percent of the population lives in rural areas, where livelihoods are largely dependent on the production and export of raw agricultural commodities such as coffee, cocoa, and cotton, whose prices in real terms have been steadily declining over the past decades. The deterioration in the terms of trade resulted for Africa in a steady contraction of its share in global trade over the past 50 years. Diversification of agriculture into higher-value, non-traditional exports is seen today as a priority for most of these countries. Some African countries-in particular, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, CÔte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and Zimbabwe-have managed to diversify their agricultural sector into non-traditional, high-value-added products such as cut flowers and plants, fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. To learn from these experiences and better assist other African countries in designing and implementing effective agricultural growth and diversification strategies, the World Bank has launched a comprehensive set of studies under the broad theme of "Agricultural Trade Facilitation and Non-Traditional Agricultural Export Development in Sub-Saharan Africa." This study provides an in-depth analysis of the current structure and dynamics of the European import market for flowers and fresh horticulture products. It aims to help client countries, industry stakeholders, and development partners to get a better understanding of these markets, and to assess the prospects and opportunities they offer for Sub-Saharan African exporters.
Book Synopsis Tax Policy Challenges Facing Developing Countries by : Lisa Kayaga
Download or read book Tax Policy Challenges Facing Developing Countries written by Lisa Kayaga and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed countries have had commendable success in improving their taxation policy systems over the years. However, developing countries face numerous tax policy challenges when they attempt to establish efficient tax systems. Uganda's tax structure has been greatly improved in recent years, and it appears to mirror the tax system in other Sub-Saharan Africa countries, in terms of the types of taxes and rates. Nevertheless, growth in domestic revenue mobilization after various reforms has not significantly improved as demonstrated by the increase in overall budget deficits. The persistence of budget deficits makes it clear that Uganda's tax policies urgently need to be reviewed to increase tax revenues. This thesis reviews the pros and cons of changes made to the tax system and assesses the extent to which they can solve the deficit dilemma. In particular, this thesis demonstrates that Uganda's approach to tax policy does not take into consideration prevailing domestic social phenomena like the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the ongoing civil war in Northern Uganda, the expanding informal sector, and barriers to effective tax administration, all of which are rapidly eroding the tax base. Policy solutions that address these systemic problems are suggested.
Book Synopsis A Microsimulation of the Uganda Tax System (UGATAX) and the Poor from 1999 to 2003 by : Sarah Nakabo-Ssewanyana
Download or read book A Microsimulation of the Uganda Tax System (UGATAX) and the Poor from 1999 to 2003 written by Sarah Nakabo-Ssewanyana and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Tax Reforms and Revenue Mobilization in Kenya by : Moses Kinyanjui Muriithi
Download or read book Tax Reforms and Revenue Mobilization in Kenya written by Moses Kinyanjui Muriithi and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Tax Reforms and Their Impact on Uganda's Economic Growth Efforts (1990-97) by : Patrick Ocailap
Download or read book Tax Reforms and Their Impact on Uganda's Economic Growth Efforts (1990-97) written by Patrick Ocailap and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Income Tax in Uganda by : Pius K. Bahemuka
Download or read book Income Tax in Uganda written by Pius K. Bahemuka and published by Fountain Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive and practical account of the legal and technical aspects of income tax in Uganda. Issues covered are deductions allowed and not allowed, income tax returns, assessments and tax rates and appeals and objections against assessment. Tables, charts, practical examples and question and answer sections are included. Written by an accountant with experience of public and private sectors - including holding the position of Senior Principle Accountant at the Ministry of Finance - the book is intended to be of value to both students/academics and practitioners in the field. It gives guidance on examination techniques for incometax exams in tertiary institutions; and provides information for practitioners and professionals, tax policy makers and legislators.
Book Synopsis Uganda by : International Monetary Fund
Download or read book Uganda written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 1996-06-21 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Background Paper examines issues in Uganda’s financial sector reform. In Uganda, reforms in the financial sector have included the liberalization of interest rates, the development of instruments of indirect monetary control, the modernization of banking legislation, the restructuring of the central bank, and reforms in the commercial banking system. These reforms are aimed at improving monetary management, which would enhance the prospects for achieving stabilization. Ultimately, financial sector reforms will contribute to long-term sustainable growth by mobilizing domestic savings and channeling these resources to the most profitable investment projects.
