Uganda Revenue Authority’s September collections registered a surplus of Shs 9.24 billion, thanks to the improved performance of domestic taxes and international trade tax heads.  Patrick Mukiibi, the acting Commissioner General, told a press briefing on November 2 that domestic taxes registered a surplus of Shs 2.16 bn and that compared to the same period last year, collections increased by 15 percent.

But over the first quarter (July-September), domestic taxes barely managed to hit target, underlining the difficult state of the economy.  Consequently, the revenue body has responded by strengthening compliance measures including company audits, which have led to recovery of more than Shs 20 billion, according to Mukiibi. “Indirect domestic taxes did not perform to expectations due to the challenges in the sectors that contribute significantly to these taxes, notably phone airtime, sugar, beer and soft drinks, which registered short falls,” he said.

But international taxes performed well, registering a surplus of Shs 7 bn and a growth of almost 23% compared to September 2010. On a quarter basis, international taxes and imports both grew by about a quarter compared to the same period last year - an indication of a higher trade deficit. Mukiibi said the tax body was hopeful of hitting the Shs 1.65 trillion target for the second quarter, which he described as “not a mean feat.”

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