Uganda’s Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has defended the stringent criteria for taxpayers seeking tax liability remission. Addressing Parliament, Musasizi explained the process is reserved solely for exceptional cases, not as a means to avoid standard tax responsibilities. The Ministry of Finance clarified the procedures individuals and businesses must follow to be considered for tax relief. This move aims to address concerns regarding fairness and prevent misuse of the remission process. Musasizi emphasized that the government is committed to ensuring equitable tax collection while providing a mechanism for genuinely challenging circumstances. The clarification comes as the government seeks to bolster its revenue collection efforts and maintain fiscal stability.