05 May, 2025
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), in partnership with RippleNami, conducted a training today on the newly implemented Rental Income Tax System.
The system aims to improve tax collection and compliance for landlords and tenants by automating rental income tracking, enhancing transparency, and reducing tax evasion. This initiative is part of GRA’s commitment to modernizing the tax system and ensuring greater efficiency in the country’s revenue collection.
During the training, Mr. Nuha Manneh, Project Manager, discussed the system’s history and the challenges faced before its implementation. Mr. Maar Sarr, Deputy Commissioner for Small and Medium Taxpayers, highlighted the rental sector's growth and the system’s role in improving data accuracy, making tax collection easier. Mr. Fafanding Cham, Deputy Commissioner for Large Income Taxpayers, encouraged participants to become Master Trainers and emphasized the importance of knowledge transfer for long-term sustainability.
Mr. John S.L. Gomez, Director of Internal Audit and Acting Commissioner General of GRA, delivered the keynote address on behalf of Commissioner General Mr. Yankuba Darboe. In his speech, Mr. Gomez acknowledged the growing demands placed on GRA each year and emphasized the need for digital solutions to meet these targets. He further explained that as part of GRA’s new corporate strategy, the authority is working on automating all workflows to broaden the tax base and improve compliance. The new rental income system is a critical step in this direction, enabling GRA to meet its goals more effectively.
This training and the upcoming system launch represent a significant step in GRA’s digital transformation journey, positioning the authority to enhance tax compliance, efficiency, and transparency, ultimately supporting national development and revenue growth.