The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service, KGIRS, has started reaping the gains of transition from analogue to digital operations, increasing its annual generation from about 6.5 billion to 33.5 billion in 2023.
This was disclosed to newsmen during a stakeholders’ meeting in Lokoja on Tuesday by the agency’s Chairman, Alhaji Sule Enehe. The meeting was themed “Continuous Engagement for Effective Tax Administration.”
Enehe, who said the automation of its services has excited tax payers however, regretted the activities of those he identified as illegal tax collectors. He disclosed that 41 of such persons are facing trial in the state.
“Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) over the last eight years improved the state internal Revenue profile from N6.5 billon to N33.5 billion.
“This achievement is attributed to the collective efforts and contributions of everyone involved, highlighting the importance of teamwork and community support in achieving financial growth.
“In the last eight years, KGIRS has moved from manual to digital environment, and that is why we give you a tax guide. We make tax payment easy for you. So that from your bedroom, you are able to pay your tax,” he said.
He called on tax payers not to pay into individual accounts or make cash payment, stating that all payments must be made only to state recognized accounts.
“We aim to flush out or reduce illegal tax collectors to the barest minimum. Already, about 41 persons who engaged in illegal tax collections were arrested and facing prosecution.
“This has been a big challenge. We have constituted a team headed by the director of Tax collection. Prominent people in the state are involved in encouraging these boys.”
