URA Commissioner General John Rujoki Musinguzi
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has given taxpayers less than 30 days to clear outstanding tax obligations and benefit from a government waiver on accumulated interest and penalties before the June 30 deadline.
The tax body is urging businesses and individuals with unpaid domestic tax liabilities to settle their principal tax arrears and regularise their tax affairs before the expiry of the waiver period.
According to URA, taxpayers who pay their outstanding principal tax by June 30, 2026, will qualify for a full waiver of the related interest and penalties that had accumulated on those tax debts. The arrangement applies to domestic taxes that were due on or before June 30, 2024.
URA Commissioner General John Rujoki Musinguzi said the waiver is intended to ease the financial burden on businesses and individuals while encouraging voluntary tax compliance. He noted that many taxpayers had struggled to settle their obligations due to cash flow challenges and missed previous amnesty opportunities.
The authority said taxpayers who are unable to clear the entire principal tax amount can still benefit from a proportional waiver corresponding to the amount paid before the deadline.
As the 2025/26 financial year draws to a close, URA has intensified awareness campaigns through public notices, social media platforms and direct taxpayer engagements to encourage compliance. The authority has warned that the waiver will expire on June 30 and that no further extensions are expected.
Taxpayers have been advised to check their outstanding balances through the URA online portal or visit the nearest URA office for assistance. The authority is also sending reminders through SMS and email to eligible taxpayers.
The waiver excludes customs taxes and duties and only applies to domestic taxes such as income tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), rental tax, local excise duty and gaming tax, among others.
URA is banking on improved compliance and settlement of arrears to boost domestic revenue collection as it seeks to meet its revenue target for the current financial year.
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