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The TBC emerges as a unique instrument for the .. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/legal-alert-angola-the-tax-benefits-code-21-april) [Tanzania](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tanzania) [Tax](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tax) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [FB Attorneys](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/fb-attorneys) ## [Tax Ombudsman Regulations Issued](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tax-ombudsman-regulations-issued) To enhance and protect tax payers’ rights against potential abuse by tax officers, in 2019, the Parliament of Tanzania made amendments to the Tax Administration Act of 2015 (the Act) to establish the office of Tax Ombudsman Service (the Service). The office is man.. 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This initiative by the Government is meant to broaden the tax base in the country and generate revenue.  [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/electronic-transfer-levy-act-2022-act-1075-to-take-effect-in-may-2022) [Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [Tax](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tax) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [Oraro & Co.](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/oraro-co) ## [Tax Highlights of the Finance Bill, 2022](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tax-highlights-of-the-finance-bill-2022) The Finance Bill, 2022 went through the First Reading on 13 April 2022. We provide below a summary of the proposed amendments the Bill seeks to make to various Tax Laws. 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