ICF, Gov’t sign Rwf 2bn tax deal

NYARUGENGE - The Investment Climate Facility (ICF) has signed a US$ 4.1m agreement with the Government of Rwanda that will boost the collection of taxes by the Rwanda Revenue Authority.  The agreement will help facilitate the tax body’s one-and-half-year e-filing project. ICF is contributing 61% while 39% will come from RRA. The Minister of Finance, James Musoni signed for the government and Omar Issa, the Chief Executive Officer, on behalf of ICF. Issa said the project will enable the tax body to collect taxes in an efficient and friendly manner.  At the same function, the ICF chief hailed the progress Rwanda has registered in dealing with the backlog of commercial disputes.