Kenyan taxpayers will soon have the legal right to review and amend tax returns that have been pre-filled by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), as per amendments in the Finance Bill 2026. The changes, specifically in Clause 48, modify Section 75 of the Tax Procedures Act, requiring the Commissioner to notify taxpayers regarding their returns before they are finalized.

The article from Business Times discusses the importance of calculating a complete net worth by including often overlooked assets such as business equity, cash-value life insurance, cryptocurrency, and liabilities like medical bills or buy-now-pay-later balances. It emphasizes that an accurate assessment of net worth is essential for financial planning.

The Tanzanian government has made several key revisions to the Finance Bill, 2026, in response to recommendations from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget. These changes aim to reduce the tax burden on specific sectors and enhance the investment and business environment. Finance Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar presented the updated bill in the National Assembly.

A dispute has arisen between the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) and the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) regarding the implementation of new tax laws. This controversy is linked to a directive from the NRS that mandates companies to file their Companies Income Tax (CIT) returns for the year 2026, according to Daily Trust.

Senior policymakers and tax experts are gathering in South Africa this week to discuss the future of international tax policy, with a focus on Africa's increasing role in global tax reform. The discussions are part of the UN Tax Convention talks, which aim to address key issues in international taxation.

The Private Sector Budget Review Dialogue has raised concerns about policy bottlenecks affecting Uganda's economic growth. Industry leaders argue that high operating costs and regulatory challenges hinder competitiveness, which is crucial for achieving the country's ambitious growth targets. They emphasize that enhancing business conditions may be as vital as increasing revenue mobilization to support Uganda's tenfold growth agenda.