Tanzania, March 18 -- Dar es Salaam. A presidential commission has proposed 284 reforms to Tanzania's tax system, including the introduction of a national tax policy and a comprehensive taxation law, aimed at restoring predictability, widening the tax base and easing pressure on businesses.

Presenting the report to President Samia Suluhu Hassan on March 18, 2026, commission chairman Ambassador Ombeni Sefue said the current system is fragmented, frequently changed and suffers from overlapping mandates among revenue authorities, undermining taxpayer confidence.

"The system must be predictable and aligned with national priorities. Taxes should support investment, business growth and poverty reduction," he said.

Appointed in July 2024, the...