Business communities faults district authorities over by-laws enactment.
Sat Apr 25, 2015
Tarime Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) members have blamed Tarime Township Council for ruling out their opinions on taxes during enactment of the township by-laws.
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.
SOURCE:IPPMEDIA
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