- FIRS issued a notice on enforcing tax compliance in the FMCG sector
- Directive emphasizes deduction of WHT and VAT on compensations paid to distributors
- Legal debates and confusion arise over the practical implications of the directive
- Distributors argue that VAT deduction at source is not mandated by existing tax laws
- FMCG companies reassess tax compliance strategies in response to the notice
- Need for clearer tax legislation and guidance from tax authorities is highlighted
- Dialogue between tax authorities and businesses is crucial to find a balanced approach
- Reevaluation of tax compliance strategies is necessary in light of the FIRS notice
Source: bnnbreaking.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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