Technical Assistance for Burma - Revenue Policy and Adminstration

Resident advisor helping establish and develop a Large Taxpayer function, which will have the greatest impact on revenue and taxpayer participation at the corporate level; assisting in self-assessment as taxpayers who do not voluntarily file and pay; coaching in project management, due to the overwhelming amount of foundation building and change required of this immature tax administration; and providing classroom and on-the-job training and development to support audits and collections. Site visits scheduled for 2016 will continue implementing procedures and training put in place in 2014 and 2015, for audit (including specialized industries), collections, and public relations. The resident and intermittent advisors will focus efforts on ensuring accuracy of returns and payment of obligations, improving operational efficiency and effectiveness, and supporting voluntary compliance.