The program supports individuals in calculating and managing taxes legally as effectively and efficiently as possible. It dives into the intricacies of setting policies on what taxes to levy, in what amounts, and on whom these taxes would be applicable. Many tax administrations are introducing procedures to deliver tax compliance risk management through a framework and this program will include studying these models in order to understand their benefits and areas of improvement.

This course focuses on assuring success in adopting these procedures with the support of related policies that need to be sensitive to compliance challenges and contribute to long-term growth. The course also seeks to provide tax administration officials with specialized knowledge in the pertinent aspects of the primary and tertiary functions that are involved in tax administration. It also seeks to discuss current issues that require more direct action with the taxpaying organizations and individuals and society in general.

Participants will be able to achieve the following upon successfully completing the course:

• Enhanced performance management policies related to tax administration
• Strengthened cooperation among tax administrators across segments and borders
• Improved management of core tax administration procedures
• Contribution to the main outcomes of the tax administration reform agenda
• A thorough understanding of tax administration principles and concepts in just a few days
• Implemention of cost-effective systems based on modern concepts of self-assessment, taxpayer segmentation, and sound organization and management
• Function-based operations using appropriate technologies, reduce compliance costs for taxpayers, and increase integrity in the tax system
• Participation in interactive group discussions and case studies related to tax administration
• Network with international experts in tax administration and other participants
• Improved management of core tax procedures

This course is targeted at:

• Tax agents
• Tax advisors
• Legal counsel and lawyers
• Tax advisers
• General tax practitioners
• Tax practitioners in advisory firms
• Beginners in tax commercial and trade industries
• Government officials
• In-house tax directors/managers
• Tax regulation bodies

• Tax Laws and Regulations
• State Board of Internal Revenue Service
• Exemptions and Reliefs
• Corporate Tax Issues and Computations
• Value Added Tax and Stamp Duties
• Relevant Documents and Documentation Procedures
• Taxes Issues Concerning Individuals
• Expatriates Personal Income Tax
• The Role of the Tax Administrator as Advisor in the political Sphere
• Macro-Processes of Management: Assistance to the Taxpayer
• Support Processes: Strategic Management