Tax officials taught women business owners in Arua how taxes work through a special class aimed at helping them follow the law independently. The workers cleared up confusion about who collects what money. Miriam Nziru from URA told traders that market fees go to the city hall, but national taxes come to URA. This mix-up makes many people fear taxes or not pay them at all.
The class stressed keeping good business records as protection. Sharon Natukunda explained that traders who earn less than 10 million shillings each month can skip some taxes if they have papers to prove it. She said writing down all sales can save money through lower taxes. Clare Sanyu praised the late Dada Nelson, who helped bring business people together with tax collectors. She asked everyone to honor him through legal business methods.
Officials warned about the dangers of smuggling with a story about a woman who died in a fire from illegal fuel. They told people never to give cash to anyone claiming to collect taxes. Instead, traders should use Payment Registration Numbers that send money straight to the government for roads and schools. Many women thanked URA for the class and promised to run honest businesses.
The class stressed keeping good business records as protection. Sharon Natukunda explained that traders who earn less than 10 million shillings each month can skip some taxes if they have papers to prove it. She said writing down all sales can save money through lower taxes. Clare Sanyu praised the late Dada Nelson, who helped bring business people together with tax collectors. She asked everyone to honor him through legal business methods.
Officials warned about the dangers of smuggling with a story about a woman who died in a fire from illegal fuel. They told people never to give cash to anyone claiming to collect taxes. Instead, traders should use Payment Registration Numbers that send money straight to the government for roads and schools. Many women thanked URA for the class and promised to run honest businesses.
