DODOMA, Aug. 10 -- TANZANIA Revenue Authority (TRA) yesterday launched a tax education campaign targeting online businesses, ahead of the implementation of a new directive to impose taxes on digital enterprises, particularly those offering accommodation services, effective from September 1 this year.

TRA Commissioner General, Yusuph Mwenda, acknowledged that although the deadline was set for August 31, there have been concerns raised about the limited timeframe, with some stakeholders requesting an extension.

He clarified that TRA will enforce the directive as instructed, following amendments to Section 51 of the Tax Act, which will officially take effect on September 1.

The taxman said property owners using platforms like Booking.com,...