FIRS introduces self-service stations in tax offices in Nigeria to encourage taxpayers to embrace voluntary tax compliance
By Eugene Onyeji
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has introduced “Self-Service Stations” to encourage taxpayers to embrace voluntary tax compliance by themselves on online platforms located in FIRS tax offices across the country.
The stations will enable taxpayers to file tax returns, pay taxes, apply for and validate tax clearance certificates, among other services by themselves.
The spokesperson of FIRS, Johannes Wojuola, said the initiative was aimed at supporting taxpayers in the optimised use of the TaxPro Max solution introduced last year by tax agency to facilitate a hassle-free tax returns filings by individuals and organizations.
“As part of the Service’s effort to enhance voluntary tax compliance, the Self-Service Stations will, among other things, provide taxpayers the opportunity to carry out the following services online while in the Tax Office: Filing tax returns; Paying taxes; Applying for and validate TCCs; Generating receipts and credit notes,” Wojuola said.
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The statement added that to make it more convenient for the taxpayers, the Self-Service Stations have designated officers readily available to assist taxpayers with any technical difficulty or concerns that may arise. The Service enjoins taxpayers to take advantage of the Self-Service Stations in fulfilling their tax obligations including:
Filing tax returns
Paying taxes
Applying for and validate TCCs
Generating receipts and credit notes
Furthermore, to make it more convenient for the taxpayers, the Self-Service Stations have designated officers readily available to assist taxpayers with any technical difficulty or concerns that may arise.
FIRS enjoins taxpayers to take advantage of the Self-Service Stations in fulfilling their tax obligations.
Taxpayers may also call the Contact Centre Numbers: 09074444441, 09074444442, 09072111111, 09073777777 for enquiries and support. #FIRS Launches Self-Service Stations in Tax Offices.