ArticlePlans To Introduce A New Tax On Communication Services UnderwayA new Bill to impose a Communication Service Tax (CST) is being introduced by the National Assembly. NigeriaTaxPwC Nigeria
ArticleTribunal Directs FIRS To Accept Tax Returns Prepared By Contractors In A PSC Arrangement – Again!The Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) on 18 November 2015 held that the Federal Inland Revenue Service should accept tax computations prepared by the Contractor of a Production Sharing Contracts...NigeriaTaxPwC Nigeria
ArticleAfCFTA- Thriving In A New Africa (Part 3)Thriving In A New Africa.NigeriaInternational LawPwC Nigeria
ArticleNigeria Reviews Its National Tax PolicyA sound and dynamic tax system is a critical factor for economic development including job creation, social welfare, better standard of living. At the heart of this is the need for a clear...NigeriaTaxPwC Nigeria
ArticleNews Flash: FIRS Extends The Filing Deadline For Common Reporting StandardThe Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) on May 19, 2020, issued a public notice on the extension of the reporting deadline for Reportable Financial Institutions (RFIs), under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) Regulations.NigeriaCoronavirus (COVID-19)PwC Nigeria
ArticleRetirement Savings Account Holders May Now Transfer Their Accounts From One PFA To AnotherThe National Pensions Commission (PenCom) has announced the commencement of transfer of Retirement Savings Accounts (RSA) between Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs).NigeriaEmployment and HRPwC Nigeria
Article2017 Tax & Fiscal Policy ProspectsIt is counter-intuitive that many politicians play politics with revenue generation by placing political considerations ahead of professionalism.NigeriaGovernment, Public SectorPwC Nigeria
ArticleThe 2016 Budget Has Been Signed Into LawPresident Buhari has today signed the 2016 Appropriation Bill into law following the resolution of areas of disagreement between the Legislature and the Executive.NigeriaGovernment, Public SectorPwC Nigeria
VideoCOVID-19 And The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) - Key ConsiderationsWhat role will the Africa Continental Free Trade Area agreement play in delivering Africa's Agenda 2063 - "The Africa We Want"? What role will the Africa Continental Free Trade Area agreement play in delivering Africa's Agenda 2063 - "The Africa We Want"? NigeriaInternational LawPwC Nigeria
ArticleMinistry Of Finance Issues Addendum To Modify The 2017 Revised Import GuidelinesThe Federal Ministry of Finance recently issued an addendum to the 2017 Revised Import Guidelines, Procedures and Documentation Requirements under the Destination Inspection Scheme to clarify certain provisions of the Guidelines and improve ease of cross-border trade. NigeriaInternational LawPwC Nigeria
Article2016 In Retrospect: A Review Of The Major Tax Events Of The YearGenerally, tax authorities across the country became more aggressive with revenue drive including the use of consultants and unconventional methods for tax audits.NigeriaTaxPwC Nigeria
ArticleFIRS Clarifies Tax AmnestyFollowing the recent declaration of tax amnesty by the Federal Inland Revenue Service, a number of questions arose concerning the amnesty including eligibility, scope and the process involved.NigeriaTaxPwC Nigeria
ArticleFIRS Has Established A New Large Tax OfficeThe Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has established a new Large Tax Office (LTO) located in Apapa, Lagos effective from 15 May, 2020.NigeriaTaxPwC Nigeria
ArticleFIRS To Close Tax Waivers Window By 31 December 2020The FIRS has indicated that all concessions for waivers of penalty and interest on outstanding tax liabilities will come to an end by 31 December 2020NigeriaTaxPwC Nigeria
ArticleFIRS To Collect Taxes On Behalf Of FCT Internal Revenue ServiceThe Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the FCT Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) have issued a joint public notice informing taxpayers and the general public...NigeriaTaxPwC Nigeria
ArticleLIRS Extends Deadline For Filing Personal Income Tax Returns By 2 MonthsThe Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has announced the extension of the deadline for filing personal income tax returns by 2 months from 31st of March to 31st of May 2020.NigeriaTaxPwC Nigeria
ArticleTax And Economic Action Plans From The Recent National Economic Council RetreatOn the 21st and 22nd March 2016, the National Economic Council held a strategy retreat at the state house in Abuja.NigeriaTaxPwC Nigeria
ArticleThe OECD Has Released Its Latest Edition Of Model Tax ConventionThe Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on 18 December 2017 released the latest edition of its Model Tax Convention incorporating various changes developed...NigeriaTaxPwC Nigeria
ArticleSenate Rejects Bill To Raise Taxes For Road Maintenance And RehabilitationThe Senate has rejected the report of its committee on the National Roads Fund (Establishment, etc) Bill 2017.NigeriaTransportPwC Nigeria
ArticleA New Executive Order On Voluntary Offshore Assets Regularisation Scheme (VOARS) Has Been IntroducedA new Executive Order (008) which takes effect from 8 October 2018 has been signed by President Muhammadu Buhari.NigeriaWealth ManagementPwC Nigeria