Economy
Addis Ababa Moves Annual Tax Filing Online, Revises Audit
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Addis Ababa introduced online annual tax filing and revised its audit guidelines to prevent non-commercial bank deposits, loans, and informal savings from being automatically taxed as business income.
- The Addis Ababa Revenues Bureau announced online annual tax filing starting October 27, allowing businesses to submit records and settle obligations remotely.
- The changes take effect from the 2026/27 Ethiopian fiscal year as part of an overhaul to address taxpayer complaints and reduce administrative requirements.
- Mikiyan Mulugeta, deputy head of the bureau's tax division, stated that reforms have been implemented over the past two years to resolve tax assessment disputes.
- The annual filing system builds upon the online monthly VAT and employment income tax declarations introduced for Category A taxpayers in 2025/26.
- Revised desk audit guidelines allow money received through loans, inheritance, gifts, and equb to be distinguished from business revenue upon providing documentation.
- Taxpayers are instructed to separately maintain bank accounts used for business transactions from those used for personal savings.
- London Tessema of the tax audit directorate stated the bureau is introducing standardised procedures to clarify audit requirements.
- Taye Masresha, director of tax assessment and collection, noted the systems are designed to limit direct interactions with tax administrators and reduce office visits.
- Category A taxpayers must submit annual tax declarations and payments without penalties through the online platform by November 9, 2026.
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