MPs question gov’t push for tax waivers over sh13 billion

"The ministry presented requests to grant tax waivers to eight entities, including Makerere Business Institute (sh239.3 million), Nkumba University (sh4.4 billion), Busoga University (sh783.1 million), Kisiizi Hospital Power Limited (sh77.7 million)..."

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Henry Ariganyira Musasizi, the Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (General Duties). (File photo)

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Lawmakers on Parliament’s Finance Committee have raised serious concerns over the government's proposal to exempt eight companies and individuals from paying taxes amounting to over sh13 billion.

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MPs question gov’t push for tax waivers over sh13 billion

"The ministry presented requests to grant tax waivers to eight entities, including Makerere Business Institute (sh239.3 million), Nkumba University (sh4.4 billion), Busoga University (sh783.1 million), Kisiizi Hospital Power Limited (sh77.7 million)..."

Henry Ariganyira Musasizi, the Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (General Duties). (File photo)

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