By Mulengera Reporters
Women entrepreneurs in Masaka have received practical lessons on rental income tax as Uganda Revenue Authority stepped up efforts to strengthen tax education among women in business.
The training took place during the URA Women Conference 2026, a major engagement that brought together women entrepreneurs from across the region to discuss taxation, compliance, and sustainable business growth.
During the session, tax education officer Nayiga Doreen guided participants through the key principles of rental income taxation and the responsibilities that landlords must meet under Uganda’s tax laws.
Nayiga explained that rental income refers to the total amount of money a person earns in a year from leasing immovable property such as land or buildings located in Uganda. She noted that anyone who rents out such property and receives payment from tenants is considered to be earning rental income and is therefore required to comply with the relevant tax obligations.
The URA official further clarified that a landlord or landlady is any individual who leases out immovable property to another person, known as the tenant, in exchange for payment.
Participants were also taken through practical steps used to calculate rental income tax. The training aimed to help the women understand how to determine their taxable income and ensure they file and pay the correct amount of tax.
According to Nayiga, understanding these processes is essential for property owners, especially women entrepreneurs who are increasingly investing in rental properties as part of their business portfolios.
The training session formed part of wider efforts by Uganda Revenue Authority to empower women with knowledge about tax compliance and financial management.
Officials said many small and medium-scale property owners often struggle with tax procedures due to limited knowledge about how the system works. By offering targeted education sessions, URA hopes to close this knowledge gap and make tax compliance easier for entrepreneurs.
The conference also provided a platform for women in business to interact with tax experts, ask questions, and learn practical strategies for managing their enterprises while remaining compliant with the law.
Organizers noted that empowering women with tax knowledge not only strengthens individual businesses but also contributes to the broader economic development of the country.
As more women enter sectors such as real estate and property management, URA believes it is important that they fully understand the tax obligations associated with rental income.
The patronage of the training was part of URA’s ongoing national campaign to increase tax awareness among entrepreneurs and promote voluntary compliance.
The URA Women Conference 2026 was held under the theme “Beyond Her Tax Returns: Comply and Thrive,” highlighting the importance of helping women entrepreneurs move beyond simply filing tax returns to fully understanding how the tax system supports sustainable business growth.
Through initiatives like this conference, Uganda Revenue Authority aims to build a community of informed businesswomen who are confident in handling tax matters and capable of growing their enterprises responsibly.
Officials say such engagements will continue across different regions to ensure that women entrepreneurs are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed while contributing to national development through proper tax compliance. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at mulengeranews@gmail.com).
