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The Digest:

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has called for a shift in public perception, urging Nigerians to view tax compliance not as a burden but as a civic responsibility essential for national growth. FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji emphasized that taxes fund critical infrastructure like roads, schools, and hospitals, while advocating for a culture of voluntary compliance built on trust and transparency.

  • FIRS appealed to a media sensitization program in Kaduna on Wednesday.
  • Taxes are described as the “lifeline” for funding public infrastructure and services.
  • Media urged to educate the public and simplify complex tax processes.
  • Voluntary compliance reduces enforcement costs and strengthens trust.
  • Initiatives like TaxPro Max and taxpayer service units were praised.
  • Non-compliance risks fines, criminal charges, and reputational damage.
  • Experts highlighted fairness and transparency as key to compliance.
  • Youth-focused programs like “Catch Them Young” are recommended to build an early tax culture.
Taxes, like roots, sustain the tree of nationhood. When willingly nourished, they help the whole society grow stronger.

Sources: Tribune Online