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FIRS deploys EFCC to enforce tough tax compliance
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced a deeper collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as part of renewed efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s tax compliance framework and safeguard public revenue. The FIRS Chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, disclosed this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja. The […]
FIRS warns taxpayers: don’t hide transactions under E-Invoicing
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued a stern warning to taxpayers against attempting to hide transactions following the launch of Nigeria’s National E-Invoicing Solution (Merchant-Buyer Model). The new digital invoicing platform, designed to streamline and modernize tax administration, now allows for real-time monitoring of transactions between suppliers and buyers. Speaking at a two-day […]
FIRS to AGF: Fix MDAs’ Tax Remittance Lapses
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has called on the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, to urgently address lapses in withholding tax deductions and remittances by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to plug revenue leakages and strengthen Nigeria’s fiscal sustainability. FIRS Executive Chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, made this charge at a two-day […]
Double Taxation Deal: Nigeria, Netherlands in Fresh Negotiations
Nigeria and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have formally commenced renegotiations of their long-standing Double Taxation Agreement (DTA). This comes in the wake of Nigeria’s sweeping tax reforms recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, signaling a bold shift in the country’s fiscal landscape. The talks were officially flagged off at the Revenue […]
FIRS Slams FCTA Over Office Sealing, Demands Public Apology
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has strongly criticized the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for what it described as a shameful and unwarranted intrusion into its premises in Abuja. The condemnation follows an incident in which FCTA officials reportedly entered FIRS facilities over claims related to unpaid ground rent. The tax agency strongly denounced […]
Strengthening Tax Policy in West Africa: FIRS Makes Commitment
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has pledged to strengthen tax policy formulation and capacity-building initiatives, not just within Nigeria but across the entire West African region. This commitment was made by the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, at the West Africa Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) Country Correspondents Conference/Training for Heads of Corporate […]