The FCT-IRS portal’s dashboard showed that the FCT-IRS had collected N1.6 billion this week and N1.9 billion so far in March.
FCT-IRS) has urged Abuja residents to file their tax returns before March 31 or face the consequences.
He said that the committee would conduct regular stakeholder engagement
“We encourage everyone to continue fulfilling their tax responsibilities as responsible and patriotic citizens. Together, we can build a prosperous future for our city.”
In the statement signed by the service’s spokesperson, Mustapha Sumaila, the chairman said the aim was to inspire and motivate others.
Mr Sumaila warned that FCT-IRS would not issue tax clearance certificates on WHT credits wrongly sent to other tax jurisdictions by the GIFMIS platform.
The failure of relevant agencies to demand and verify TCC presented by an individual could amount to sanctions (a fine of N5 million or three years’ imprisonment or both).
The FCT Minister, Muhammad Bello, has reiterated the need for residents to comply with tax payments or face penalties.
Haruna Abdullahi, acting executive chairman of FCT-IRS, says about 90 per cent of the residents do not file tax returns.
The tax agency boss expressed concern about taxpayers’ poor level of compliance despite the huge number in the FCT.
