- The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) clarified that VAT on banking services, including electronic transfers, fees, and commissions, is not new and has always existed under Nigerian law.
- The NRS emphasized that the Nigeria Tax Act did not introduce any new VAT or tax obligations on banking charges for customers.
- VAT is only applied to service charges or commissions by banks, not on the amount of money transferred or withdrawn.
- Interest earned on savings and deposit accounts is not subject to VAT.
- Basic food items, essential goods, medical services, pharmaceutical products, and core educational services are exempt from VAT under the Nigeria Tax Act.
Source: peoplesdailyng.com
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