Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) Project

Status:

Contract / Negotiation of Contract

Start:

FY2020-2021

End:

FY2023-2024

Sectors

Public finance management

Project Description

According to Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan (MSDP) strategy 2.3, IRD is implementing Reform Program to increase domestic revenue mobilization through a fair, efficient, and transparent taxation system. Reform Program is being implemented starting from 2012 with an aim to be a responsible, accountable, and transparent modern tax administration recognized for our integrity. Reform Journey, a plan to mobilize domestic revenue (2017-2018 to 2021-2022), approved by the Government of Myanmar, is being implemented based on the achievements of its first phase implementation, which is in line with MSDP.

Project Expected Benefits

The project is expected to facilitate easier tax registration, tax return filings, and tax payment as all processes will be online-based; minimize the need to go to the tax office (compared to the current scenario where filing is manually performed); allow online access to tax clearance or assessment orders (downloadable); ensure easier communication between the IRD and the taxpayer; and simplify tax refund procedures.

Locations

Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory

Total Project Cost

6.00M

Financing Type

Development Assistance

Implementing Government Agency

Internal Revenue Department

Donors

The World Bank

Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan Alignment

Contact Detail

Daw Mya Mya Oo

Deputy Director General/Internal Revenue Department, Ministry of Planning, Finance and Industry

myaooird@gmail.com

Description	According to Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan (MSDP) strategy 2.3, IRD is implementing Reform Program to increase domestic revenue mobilization through a fair, efficient, and transparent taxation system. Reform Program is being implemented starting from 2012 with an aim to be a responsible, accountable, and transparent modern tax administration recognized for our integrity. Reform Journey, a plan to mobilize domestic revenue (2017-2018 to 2021-2022), approved by the Government of Myanmar, is being implemented based on the achievements of its first phase implementation, which is in line with MSDP.
Expected Benefits	The project is expected to facilitate easier tax registration, tax return filings, and tax payment as all processes will be online-based; minimize the need to go to the tax office (compared to the current scenario where filing is manually performed); allow online access to tax clearance or assessment orders (downloadable); ensure easier communication between the IRD and the taxpayer; and simplify tax refund procedures.
Implementing Government Agency	Internal Revenue Department	Donors	The World Bank
Total Project Cost	$ 6.00M
Status	—	Implementation Period	FY2020-2021 - FY2023-2024
Ministry	Ministry of Planning and Finance
Location	Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory 📍 Loading map...
Sector Categories	Public finance management
Contact	Daw Mya Mya Oo Deputy Director General/Internal Revenue Department, Ministry of Planning, Finance and Industry Ministry of Planning and Finance 067 3430008 myaooird@gmail.com