A tax credit certificate is a document issued by the Commissioner-General to a withholding agent upon the payment of tax withheld, and it serves as proof of the amount of tax withheld on behalf of the payee.

Importance of the tax credit certificate in tax administration:

1. It provides proof of the tax withheld, allowing the payee to claim the amount as a credit against their total tax liability.
2. It ensures transparency and accountability in withholding tax practices.
3. It helps the payee avoid double taxation by providing evidence that taxes have already been deducted at the source.
4. It serves as a record for the tax authorities to track and verify withholding tax payments.
5. It aids taxpayers in filing accurate tax returns by using the tax credit certificates to calculate their final tax payable or refunds due.