Tanzanian authorities will implement a tax reform to increase domestic government revenues, President Samia Suluhu Hassan said following the presentation of a report by a presidential commission.
During her speech, Hassan noted that nearly 35 years have passed since the last revision of the system, underscoring the urgent need for its modernisation. The president explained that the changes would lead to the creation of a transparent tax system and help ensure sustainable growth in domestic revenues.
“We must have a tax system that broadens the tax base and ensures that everyone contributes according to their income in a simple, transparent, fair and equitable manner,” said the commission’s chairman Ombeni Sefue.
According to the commission, full implementation of the recommendations outlined in the report could increase government revenues by $4 billion over three years and boost the country’s GDP.
Earlier in March, the Tanzanian government unveiled a draft state budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, which increased by 10.3% to $24 billion.
