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Uganda - Filling URA individual Tax Return

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ProcedureEdit

  • For the manual process, you will visit URA offices and ask for directions on the department that deals with Tax Returns, submit your documents and wait for clearance.

If you intend to file your tax returns online, you will go through the following process

  1. Access the URA portal Go to Uganda revenue Authority
  2. Select the link to Tax return processing and login in.
  3. Point on e-returns to select the type of return to be filed
  4. Note that the body of the return has different parts specifying different sources of income
  5. Download the return template (eg VAT return)
  6. Save the template to your preferred location on your computer, It is better not to rename the upload file, when you are renaming, you are not supposed to leave space or use any unique character (`! $ %^*()@\&’”#;:{}/\) i.e.Monthly_VAT_Return02 or Monthly_VAT_Return_2014
  7. Save the template to your preferred location on your computer,It is better not to rename the upload file,when you are renaming, you are not supposed to leave space or use any unique character (`! $ %^*()@\&’”#;:{}/\) i.e.Monthly_VAT_Return02 or Monthly_VAT_Return_2014Open the template,before filling out the template;enable macros by following the instructions on the sheet labeled help, on the form you have downloaded, after enabling macros,close the file and open it again,you should get a pop up message that” Please DO NOT cut and paste any values in the sheet.
    • This is the pop up message you should get when you open a return template when the macros are enabled
  8. After filling in all the required information, validate the form by clicking the VALIDATE button on the last page of the return.
    • In case of no errors, click on yes to generate an upload file, in case there are errors click on the error sheet, correct the errors, save and validate a gain, click on yes to generate an upload file
  9. Save the uploaded version at the desired location.
  10. Go back to the home page and log in to your account using TIN and pass word.
  11. After logging in, under e-services on left side, place your cursor on E-Returns and select the type of return you want to file.
  12. Select the period for which the return is being filed and click check.
  13. Enter all the details required. Select the return period, image text as it appears, click on browse to attach an upload file, click upload to submit the return online.
  14. If the upload is successful, click Submit, to submit your return.
  15. An e-Acknowledgement receipt will be generated and a copy sent to the email address provided at registration and the TIN account.
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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Form P9A from Employer
  • The Employers PIN
  • Financial Statements for all income
  • Mortgage Interest Certificate and PIN of lender
  • Insurance Premium Certificate
  • Withholding Tax Certificates
  • Any other income related documents

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Uganda Revenue Authority - Head Office,
Physical address: Plot M193/M194,
Nakawa Industrial Area
Kampala, Uganda
P.O. Box 7279,
Kampala, Uganda
Toll Free Number: (256) 800117000
Email:[email protected]
Website: Link

EligibilityEdit

  • Salaried and income generating citizens

FeesEdit

  • Free of charge

ValidityEdit

  • Forever

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Processing TimeEdit

  • Few minutes for the online option
  • Time varies depending on workload for the manual process

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InstructionsEdit

  • You can either file your tax returns at URA offices or through their online portal.
  • Both processes require you to prepare necessary documentation

Required InformationEdit

  • Employer information
  • Employers PIN
  • Financial Statements
  • Insurance Premium Certificate/ PIN of Underwriter/Mortgage interest certificate
  • Withholding tax certificates
  • Any other documents relating to income you received or deductions to be claimed.

Need for the DocumentEdit

  • All salaried citizens in Uganda are required to pay tax and this is ascertained by the Uganda Revenue Authority through filing of Tax Returns. The process of filing Tax Returns can be conducted both manually and online.

Information which might helpEdit

Get assistance from employer or contact URA for clarification of things you do not understand.

Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Used by lenders and government agencies to verify tax compliance

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