Why we summoned Fowler – EFCC
By Soni Daniel, Abuja The former Chairman of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, Babatunde Fowler, appeared before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday, sparking speculations he has questions to answer over his tenure. Fowler, who also served one term as the Chief Executive of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, was summoned […]
VAT designed to support the poor – Fowler
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Tunde Fowler, has said that the Value Added Tax (VAT) was designed to support poor people, and not to create hardship for them. He was reacting to concerns that the proposed increase in VAT would cause more hardship for the […]
Nigeria’s taxpayer population hits 33m — Fowler
The country’s taxpayer roll is set to hit 33 million. This was disclosed by Mr. Tunde Fowler, Chairman, Joint Tax Board (JTB) and Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) at the 142nd meeting of the JTB in Bauchi Monday.
FIRS to go after billionaire tax defaulters’ bank accounts – Fowler
Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, will soon go after the bank accounts of defaulting taxpayers who are raking in billions in Nigeria and are not paying taxes, FIRS Chairman, Tunde Fowler, has said.
MSMEs’ potential impact on tax revenue is huge — FOWLER
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Babatunde Fowler, has stated that micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have the potential to greatly enhance the tax revenue profile of the country if adequately harnessed.
VAIDS yields in N30b – Fowler
The Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) has yielded about N30 billion from tax defaulters.
