STUDENTS and alumni of the Institute of Tax Administration (ITA) have been urged to take an active role in educating the public about tax issues as there is significant gap in tax education.

The call was made in Dar es Salaam yesterday by Paul Baleza, Manager of Taxpayer Education Department at the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) during the 17th ITA convocation and alumni meeting.

Baleza emphasized the existing gap in tax education among Tanzanians, stressing that more efforts are needed to bridge it.

“There is a huge tax education gap. You must play a key role in ensuring that everyone understands it clearly for the benefit of our country,” he said.

He encouraged ITA graduates to support the tax administration in carrying out its activities smoothly.

“We must collaborate to make TRA’s work easier and, in turn, improve our country’s economy,” he added.

During the event, motivational speaker and ITA alumnus Luis Hiza urged graduates to change their mindset if they want to succeed in the tax field.

“You must change your mindset if you wish to become a tax consultant through self-employment rather than simply seeking recruitment,” he said.

Hiza noted that tax consultants can work anywhere and contribute to both the community and the government, helping to improve the economy.

He also emphasized the importance of discipline and encouraged graduates to cultivate a habit of volunteerism in their professional work.

ITA, a registered higher learning institution, was established by TRA over 17 years ago.