Uganda Court Halts URA's 24.7B Tax Collection from Betting Firm
The Story
The Commercial Division of the High Court has ordered the Uganda Revenue Authority to halt the collection of at least 24.7 billion shillings in disputed taxes from betting and gaming company Massalia SMC Limited. The court's order is pending the determination of an appeal before the court. The dispute traces back to a tax assessment by URA.
Perspective
The source article from The Independent reports the court's action to stop URA from enforcing the disputed tax assessment. It frames the order as halting collection pending the appeal's outcome.
Why This Matters
The matter involves a significant sum of money disputed between a national revenue authority and a business entity. The court's intervention pauses the collection of these funds.
What's Next
The court will determine the appeal filed by Massalia SMC Limited regarding the disputed tax assessment.