Group Photo: Participants at 12th Annual Taxation Training of Judges of the High Court
The Judicial Training Institute (JTI) in conjunction with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has commenced a two-day residential 12th Annual Taxation Training of Judges of the High Court (Commercial Division) and members of the Tax Appeals Tribunal.
The training is being held under the theme; "The Unique Aspects and Emerging Trends in Domestic Taxes and Customs Management; The Case of Uganda" at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa, Kigo.
The training was opened by Hon. Lady Justice Nkonge Rugadya who represented the Principal Judge, Hon. Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija.
The Principal Judge, in remarks delivered by Hon. Lady Justice Nkonge emphasized the need for Judicial Officers and other stakeholders to keep up with the changes and development in taxation laws and policies because of the evolving amendments in Uganda's tax laws.
"It is imperative that all stakeholders are continuously trained and equipped with information and knowledge on emerging trends in tax and customs management," he said.
He appreciated the continuous partnership with URA noting that the training was important as it creates an opportunity for experts to share information, experiences and learning points with stakeholders on the current developments and challenges in tax law, policy and administration.
He reminded participants that in the exercise of judicial power in taxation matters had to be exercised with caution, prudence, discretion and circumspection taking into consideration the balance of convenience, the public interest and a host of other considerations.
The Commissioner General URA, Mr John R Musinguzi said the theme had been carefully tailored and resonates with URA’s vision of a transformational revenue service for Uganda's economic independence. "This economic independence can only be achieved through solidifying our policies, laws, and administration of tax," he said.
"...We hope that thistraining will unveil/ reveal the opportunities that we can harness in ourjourney to Uganda’s economic independence. At the same time, let us use thisengagement to recognize the hurdles that are to be encountered along the way and to find solutions for them.
Participants are being taken through topics such as Strengthening transparency in tax policy and tax administration, The Unique Aspects in Adjudication of Tax Disputes; A Perspective from the Bench by Hon. Justice Steven Mubiru (Head Commercial Division),Taxation of the Rental Sector in Uganda by Ms Nabicu Proscovia (Mananger Rental) and insights into Digital Tax Stamps and Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing solutions by the supervisor Domestic taxes , Manager Domestic taxes and the Officer Domestic Taxes Department.
In attendance; the Executive Director Judicial Training Institute, Hon. Lady Justice Damalie N Lwanga, select participants from Uganda Law Society (ULS), Uganda Bankers Association, Price Water House Cooper (PWC) and Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda(iCPAU).
HW Mulalira Faisal Umar, Acting Deputy Registrar JTI and Mr Ibrahim Bbossa, Assistant Commissioner Public and Corporate Affairs are moderating the training.
Posted 23rd, May 2024
