The Tax Appeals Tribunal is established by an act of parliament in 1997.

Hon. Lady Justice Leticia Kikonyogo presided over the swearing in of first chairperson and the 4 members of the tax Appeals Tribunal.

The first matter is filed before the Tribunal – (TAT No.1 of 1999: China Jiefang (U) Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority).

Dr. Asa Mugenyi is appointed as the Chairperson of the Tribunal.

The Supreme Court rules in Uganda Revenue Authority v Rabbo Enterprises  (U) Limited that all tax disputes must first be lodged with the Tax Appeals Tribunal and only taken  before the High Court on appeal.

Mediation is made mandatory at the Tribunal.

The membership of the Tribunal is expanded from 5 to 9 members. 40% of the members are required to be female.

Dr. Asa Mugenyi, is appointed to the Court of Appeal.

The first female, Ms. Crystal Kabajwara, is appointed as the Chairperson of the Tribunal.