- Lawyers are calling for a review of the Federal Government’s policy requiring a 7.5% VAT on legal services, arguing legal services are not goods or commercial transactions.
- The new tax law mandates all lawyers and law firms to remit VAT on professional services starting January 1, 2026, with certain exemptions for low-income earners and small businesses.
- The government insists legal services are taxable and that the reform aims to expand the tax net, promote fairness, and increase revenue.
- Some lawyers argue that taxing legal fees could hinder access to justice.
- FIRS warns that non-compliance will attract penalties and urges all legal practitioners to register, file VAT returns, and remit collections.
Source: newtelegraphng.com
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