Tax Trainings

Practical tax preparer course

Every business registered with URA is mandated to file a monthly return for VAT, WHT, NSSF and PAYE. This practical course can equip you to confidently support businesses in Uganda with confidence.

Mode of delivery

Online learning with flexible weekly study plans.

Duration

6 Weeks

Cost

USD 250

What will you learn in this course?

The knowledge modules included in the curriculum:

  • General tax fundamentals. 
  • Tax administration, practice management and ethics.
  • Personal income tax. 
  • Taxation of employees. 
  • Fundamental accounting for tax practice.
  • Value-added tax and other indirect tax.

This programme is for

  • Finance and accounting professionals
  • Legal Officers handling tax matters
  • HR and payroll officers
  • Entrepreneurs and SME managers

About Practical Tax Shule​

Tax Shule – UG domestic Tax filing 101 is a unique and interactive course designed to equip people with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare Withholding tax (WHT), Value added tax (VAT), Pay as you earn (PAYE) and National Social Security fund (NSSF) returns.

The course is offered in three modalities to fit any learning style: in-person, virtual, and on-demand.

Students enrolled in UG Tax filing 101 will learn about filing requirements, tax exemptions, use of EFRIS, tax computations, and more. Additionally, the virtual course feature lessons taught by hand-picked Tax fort instructors and provide hands-on experience via practical tax filing exercises.

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Course Curriculum

MODULE 1

INTRODUCTION TO UGANDA’S TAX SYSTEM

  • Overview of URA and tax administration.
  • Overview of the Tax Procedure Code Act. 
  • Compliance timelines and penalties.
  • Practical: URA portal navigation and taxpayer account setup.
MODULE 2

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)

  • VAT registration and deregistration.
  • Taxable Vs. Exempt supplies.
  • Navigation of the EFRIS system and VAT invoicing.
  • Input tax credit and adjustments.
  • Practical: Preparing and submitting.
  • VAT return filing on e-tax system.
MODULE 3

WITHHOLDING TAX (WHT)

  • WHT obligations for various transactions.
  • Applicable rates, credits, refunds and exemptions. 
  • Filing WHT returns and issuing certificates.
  • Practical: WHT reconciliation and URA portal filing.
MODULE 4

PAY AS YOU EARN (PAYE)

  • PAYE registration and employer obligations. 
  • Taxable V.s Non-taxable benefits.
  • Monthly PAYE computaion and return filing.
  • Practical: Payroll tax computaion and PAYE returns.
MODULE 5

NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY FUND (NSSF)

  • NSSF registration and contribution requirements.
  • Employer and employee contribution rates.
  • Filing and payment procedures.
  • Practical: NSSF e-platform usage and compliance checks.
MODULE 6

COMPLIANCE AND AUDIT READINESS

  • Common compliance issues and how to avoid them.
  • Penalties for non-compliance.
  • Preparing for URA audits, assessments and objections.
  • Practical: Self-assessment checklist and mock audit.

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