Tax Liabilities: Anambra State to commence enforcement of payment

The Anambra State Government through the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) has announced the commencement of the enforcement of payment of all outstanding tax liabilities by businesses and individuals in the State with effect from April 1.

 

 

The outstanding tax bill which was put at N513.9 billion by the outgone Chairman of AIRS, Dr. David Nzekwu, was captured in the agency’s database under the Anambra Social Service Identity (ANSSID) number, and is owed by about 2.1 million taxpayers.

 

“We have generated a total collectable bill of N513.9 billion as at January 2022 against 2.1 million taxpayers in the State.

 

 

“This means that if my successor can ensure payment of this bill by indebted individuals, and they begin to make payment, the government will have a lot of money,” disclosed Dr. Nzekwu.

 

 

According to a signed statement by the Deputy Director/Head, Taxpayer Education and Enlightenment Team of AIRS, Mrs Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige, this was made known by the newly appointed Chairman of AIRS, Mr Richard Madiebo.

 

 

Madiebo said that the enforcement would include social bills, including signages and waste management.

 

 

Madiebo urged Anambra residents to check the ANSSID portal for their status and, thereafter, proceed with relevant actions of filing and payment.

 

 

“Those who are yet to pay should go to the nearest commercial bank with their ANSSID number to pay their taxes and/or levies.

 

 

“The enforcement team from AIRS will be enforcing payment of taxes and levies, including Business Premises Permit, Waste Management (ASWAMA), Signage (ANSAA) and fire service compliance.

 

 

“Anambra residents are advised by this announcement to check their ANSSID status to confirm if they have paid. They can visit any commercial bank of their choice using their ANSSID number to pay,” he said.

 

 

He advised taxpayers not to leave the pay-point with evidence of payment alone, but to ensure confirmation that the money had dropped into Anambra Government’s account.

 

 

Source: Nairametrics