Tanzania - Apply for a Tax Return

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for a Tax Return in Tanzania, the applicant has to visit the Tanzania Revenue Authority Link
2. Applicant must obtain the application form from the office and fill it up with all the necessary information in it.
3. Applicant should carry both photocopies and originals of all the documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
4. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant should attach all the required documents (both photocopies and originals, whichever is necessary) along with the application form before submitting them at the office.
6. The Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
7. Once the fee is paid, the applicant will receive a receipt of payment from the concerned authority, the receipt has to be kept safe for future use.
8. After successful payment, the concerned authority will provide the information about the processing time for getting the document.
9. Later, the applicant will receive notification via Email or SMS regarding the availability of the document.
10. If they got the notification, they can visit the office on the mentioned time and collect their document.
11. If there is no information regarding the document is provided, the applicant must visit the office to know the status of their application.

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Required Documents

• Completed Application Form
• Bank Statement/Passbook for interest on a savings account
• Income Statements for any kind of fixed deposits income
• TDS Certificate issued by the bank
• TIN Certificate
• ID Proof – National ID/Driving License/Passport

Office Locations & Contacts

Tanzania Revenue Authority,
Headquarters Postcode: 28 Edward Sokoine Drive, 11105, Mchafukoge, Ilala CBD, P.O.Box 11491, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact No: (+255) 800 750 075
Contact contact link

Eligibility

• Any working individuals in Tanzania and business owners are eligible to apply for this procedure.

Fees

• The Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request

Validity

• The Tax Return is valid until the difference amount is provided to the applicant.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The Processing time for this procedure will be mentioned by the concerned authorities.

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Instructions

• Applicant should make sure to follow all the instructions provided by the concerned authorities.
• If any other documents are requested by the concerned authorities during the time of application, it must be provided by the applicant.

Required Information

• Name of the Applicant
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Signature
• Mobile Number
• Contact Number
• Email Address
• Work Title
• Salary amount
• Tax filings
• Company Name
• Savings Proof

Need for the Document

• Tax returns provide taxpayers the option to determine their tax burden, plan out their tax payments, or ask for refunds for any taxes they have paid in excess of what is required.

Information which might help

• A tax return is one or more forms submitted to a taxing body that include earnings, outlays, and other crucial tax data.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Tanzania Revenue Authority link

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