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Senate to FIRS: Suspend N17trn Tax Waivers

Senate to FIRS: Suspend N17trn Tax Waivers   The Senate through its Committee on Finance on Monday frowned at the N17tn loss incurred by the country on tax waivers within the last five years. It consequently urged the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to suspend the tax...

FIRS Suspends Implementation of VAT Guidelines

FIRS Suspends Implementation of VAT Guidelines   The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced the postponement of the implementation guidelines for the value-added tax simplified compliance regime on the supply of low-value goods through digital means by non-resident suppliers. In a statement, it said the postponement...

FIRS Grants Waivers on Tax Penalties, Issues Dec 31 Deadline

FIRS Grants Waivers on Tax Penalties, Issues Dec 31 Deadline   The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has offered a complete waiver on penalties and interests for overdue taxes, contingent on full principal payment before December 31, 2023. This announcement was made through a statement issued by...

FCT Tax Reforms Targets N300bn Annual Revenue

FCT Tax Reforms Targets N300bn Annual Revenue   The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is taking steps towards boosting its revenue streams. Currently, the FCT’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) is around N200 billion per year. With the implementation of these new initiatives, the FCT-IRS expects to increase IGR...

LIRS Shuts 34 Companies Over N356.12m Unremitted Taxes

LIRS Shuts 34 Companies Over N356.12m Unremitted Taxes   The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has closed down 34 corporate organisations for failing to remit Personal Income Taxes of their employees and for non-remittance of consumption taxes by operators in the hospitality sector to the...

Tax Exemptions, Waivers to Cost FG N12.4trn in Four Years

Tax Exemptions, Waivers to Cost FG N12.4trn in Four Years   A whopping N12.384 trillion will be forgone by the Federal Government as tax waivers, concessions and incentives in the four years (2023 – 2026). Beneficiaries of these revenue losses include big corporations, start-ups and politically exposed...