BY LEVI JOHNSON
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, Niger State government has approved the reduction of tax payment as part of measures to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic in the state.
Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Ibrahim Ahmed Matene stated this on behalf of Governor Abubakar Sani Bello.
He said the tax reduction takes effect from 24th of June, 2020 to 31st March, 2021.
He said the filing date of annual tax returns by all businesses and individuals have been extended to 30th September 2020 while the filling of monthly PAYE returns by businesses has been granted 10 days extension beginning from the 10th to 20th of every month.
He also stated that the penalties and interests on late filings, payments, and remittances as well as default on tax liabilities have been reviewed downward to 5% for penalties and 10% for interests charges.
He further said the government has granted a 50% reduction on all the rates as contained in the Harmonized Agricultural Produce and Livestock Fees Collection Regulation Act 2019.
Payments in four (4) instalments have been granted to all taxpayers in the Small Medium Enterprises SMEs and the Informal sector.
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He assured that all the agencies responsible for the collection of tax have been notified on the development, hence anyone shortchanges should forward their complaints to the office of the Secretary to the state government.
He, however, urged the general public to continue to adhere strictly to all COVID-19 protocols by the State Taskforce on COVID-19.
