Tag: FIRS

  • Group ask FIRS to embark on aggressive luxury tax

    Coalition of 52 civil society groups under the aegis of empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative has enjoined the authorities of the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) to embark on an aggressive property and luxury goods tax collection. Convener of the group, Comrade Danesi Momoh addressing a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday warned the authorities…

  • Abuse of incentive scheme has led to revenue leakages — FIRS

    The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says a systemic abuse of the pioneer incentive scheme instituted by the Federal Government has led to tax revenue leakages for the three tiers of government. Mr Abdullahi Ahmad, the Director, Communications and Liaison Department said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday. Ahmad said the Executive…

  • Sallah: FIRS extends deadline for tax filing by 1 week

    The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has extended the deadline for filing of returns in some tax categories by one week. Mr Abdullahi Ismaila Ahmad, Director, Communications and Liaison Department of the service, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. Ahmad said the gesture was in the spirit of the festivities and…

  • FIRS clarifies stamp duty rates, others

    The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has published detailed information to guide taxpayers and the general public on rates payable as stamp duty. Mr Abdullahi Ahmad, Director Communications and Liaison Department of the FIRS, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Ahmed said that the clarification was made following several requests by…

  • BREAKING:FIRS retires directors

    BREAKING:FIRS retires directors

    The board of the Federal Inland Revenue Service has approved the retirement of all directors that have served up to eight years. ALSO READ:COVID-19: Osun govt. orders civil servants to stay at home The board also approved the appointment of four Coordinating Directors and two Group Leads in an acting capacity. The Director, Communications and…