- The Nigerian government plans to hire more tax agents in five sectors to increase VAT coverage and collection.
- This is in line with the VAT Act and aims to reach projected earnings from VAT revenue.
- The sectors to be included are telecommunications, banks and financial institutions, construction companies, and the aviation industry.
- The government aims to collect an average of N35tn in 2024, N40tn in 2025, and N45tn in 2026.
- A new law will enable the Federal Inland Revenue Service to appoint agents to withhold, collect, and remit VAT.
Source: punchng.com
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