DAR ES SALAAM, March 20 -- ANALYSTS have described the newly released Presidential Commission on Tax Reforms report as pro-revenue and progrowth.

They cited its strong focus on digitalising tax collection and formalising informal businesses as key steps toward boosting voluntary compliance and expanding the countrys tax base.

However, experts are urging the government to improve internet access and affordability in both urban and rural areas, and to ensure the proposed digital systems are robust enough to serve all taxpayers smoothly and simultaneously.

Among others, the commission led by former Chief Secretary, Ambassador Ombeni Sefue (Pictured) suggested development of a mobile application by the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) that...