Stretching the law on taxation of severance benefits via withholding tax on capital gains

Stretching the law on taxation of severance benefits via withholding tax on capital gains

Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has issued a public notice to notify employers of the exercise of its powers to appoint them as its agent in connection with employees’ tax obligation on severance benefits. It specifically request employers to deduct and...
Nigeria considers new tax amnesty framework through Voluntary Asset and Income Declaration Scheme

Nigeria considers new tax amnesty framework through Voluntary Asset and Income Declaration Scheme

In a bid to grow Nigeria’s tax revenue and raise non-oil tax to GDP ratio from current level of 6% to 15% by 2020, Voluntary Asset and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) is to be implemented. The National Executive Council (NEC) has granted approval-in-principle for...

Dealing with multiplicity of taxes – #TaxWiseNG Episode 17

There are many tools at the disposal of government for the management of the economy. Monetary policy and fiscal policy are the two most widely recognized. These two policies have various mechanics available to government to drive the economy in a given direction....

Employer’s Annual Return: 25 Days to Deadline – #TaxWiseNG Episode 16

A warm welcome to you. Happy New Year. It’s the first episode of our weekly tweetax session in 2016 – #TaxWiseNG. We are already 6 days into the year. If FG’s target of N1.45 trillion tax revenue is accrued daily, N23.8 billion should be in the kitty by now....

What Does 2016 Hold for Taxpayers? – #TaxWiseNG Episode 15

As 2015 draw to a close and 2016 eases in, it is appropriate to take a peep into the future and see what the year portends. A discerning mind can tell that great challenges lies ahead. Well, difficulties are blessings in disguise, the optimist will say. What Does 2016...

Show Your Tax Clearance – #TaxWiseNG Episode 8

There are tax havens and there are jurisdictions where the taxman reign supreme. In any jurisdiction where taxes are levied, Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) is a collector’s item. Nigeria is not one where the citizens enjoy the luxury of tax-free income. If you detest...