- The Nigeria Tax Reform Bills aim to change the country’s fiscal strategy.
- Key reforms include overhauling indirect tax administration and revising VAT rates.
- The Nigeria Tax Bill proposed increasing VAT rates, but the current rate of 7.5% was retained.
- Strategic VAT exemptions focus on essential goods and services to reduce inflationary impact.
- Exemptions cover basic foodstuffs, medical supplies, educational materials, residential rents, public transportation, and renewable energy products.
- Approximately 82% of household consumption will benefit from VAT exemptions.
- Input VAT recoverability changes include full tax credits for VAT paid on assets and expenses.
- The reforms aim to reduce production costs and create a neutral VAT system.
- Enhanced compliance measures include mandatory e-invoicing.
Source: vatabout.com
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