Tracking System
A single window into the status of every interaction you have with the Tanzania Revenue Authority — from filing a return and paying a control number, to verifying a receipt or clearing goods at the border. Track requests across the entire taxation system in real time.
Track by category
Tax Returns
Track submission status of VAT, Income Tax, PAYE, and other returns.
Payments & Receipts
Verify control numbers, confirm payments, and download official receipts.
TIN Application
Follow the status of your Taxpayer Identification Number registration.
Refund Status
Monitor progress of VAT and other tax refund claims.
EFD Receipt Verification
Confirm Electronic Fiscal Device receipts issued by registered traders.
Motor Vehicle Registration
Track registration, transfer of ownership, and plate issuance.
Customs Declarations
Follow import/export declarations and clearance status at ports of entry.
Tax Stamps (ETS)
Authenticate Electronic Tax Stamps on excisable products.
How tracking works
Enter your reference
Provide the relevant identifier — control number, TIN, declaration number, or receipt code.
System validates
The taxation system retrieves the latest record across integrated TRA platforms.
View status & history
See the current status, processing stage, and full timeline of activity.
Understanding your tracking status
Every record moves through the taxation system in defined stages. The colour of the status badge indicates where your request currently sits, from initial submission to final completion.
Need help with a tracking request?
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