FIRS Boss: Only 41m People Pay Tax In Nigeria

FIRS Boss: Only 41m People Pay Tax In Nigeria

The Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has said that only 41 million pay taxes in Nigeria out of the over 200 million population in the country.  Nami made the disclosure at the ‘Public Presentation and Breakdown of the Highlights...
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Organised Private Sector Seeks FG’s Directive On VAT Payment

Organised Private Sector Seeks FG’s Directive On VAT Payment

The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) on Sunday in Lagos called on the Federal Government to urgently make a pronouncement on the ongoing controversy over VAT payment.  This, it said, would enable businesses to know what to do.  OPSN...
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FIRS Implores CSOs On Tax

FIRS Implores CSOs On Tax

All Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are expected to register for tax purposes and obtain Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), Mr Temitayo Orebajo, Director, Tax Policy and Advisory Department, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has said   .Ore...
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Manufacturers Seek End To Tax Collection Concerns

Manufacturers Seek End To Tax Collection Concerns

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has charged the federal and state governments to find a mutually acceptable way forward on the collection of taxes to address anxiety and confusion in the business community.  Director-General, MAN, Mr Segun Ajay...
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FIRS Affirms Position On VAT Collection

FIRS Affirms Position On VAT Collection

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has urged taxpayers not to panic over the recent court ruling by the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt which dismissed its motion for stay of execution of the judgment that Rivers State...
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NACCIMA Seeks Suspension of FIRS Tax Practice Direction

NACCIMA Seeks Suspension of FIRS Tax Practice Direction

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), has called for the suspension of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) tax appeal practice direction pending its revision. The association made the call in a state...
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