- The Nigerian Federal Government plans to implement excise duty on telecommunication services to increase revenue.
- This decision is outlined in the 2024-2026 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper.
- President Bola Tinubu had previously suspended the implementation of a five percent excise duty tax on telecoms services.
- The government intends to implement the excise duty despite the suspension.
- The government also mentioned the possibility of raising the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate from 7.5 percent to 15 percent, as advised by the International Monetary Fund.
- Efforts will be made to improve VAT coverage and collection efficiency through nationwide registration, monitoring, and the use of technology.
- Telcos have expressed concerns about the excise duty, stating that they may pass the cost onto their subscribers.
Source: punchng.com
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