The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, KADIRS, has announced seventy billion naira in tax revenue for 2024, with an ambitious target of one hundred and twelve billion naira for 2025.
However, it say challenges from the Nigerian Tax Reform Bills 2024 loom large.
Heads of Units and Departments across Kaduna State are attended the retreat put together by the Kaduna Internal Revenue Service to strategise and marshal a plan that will boost revenue generation in the State.
Executive Chairman of the revenue agency, Jerry Adams says more focus would be on taxation of the digital economy alongside property tax.
He reaffirms the agency’s commitment to achieving the N112 billion revenue target in 2025.
Stakeholders admonish the state revenue service to ensure more synergy with other government agencies to achieve its targets, while putting into consideration the new tax bill and also improving staff welfare for better efficiency.
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service urged residents to make use of the “PayKadunaPortal” for a smooth and convenient tax payment process.
Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service is also taking a tough stance on tax evasion,
Its officials sealed United Nigerian Textiles Limited (UNTL) over N1.2 billion in unpaid taxes and revenue liabilities.
A court order was secured to close and take over the company’s properties until all outstanding payments are settled.
