Amanze Chinonye
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has formally engaged global accounting firm KPMG following public concerns over newly enacted tax reforms, signalling a move towards greater clarity and collaboration in Nigeria’s evolving fiscal landscape, Prime Business Africa reports.
On Monday, January 12, top officials from KPMG Nigeria met with Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the NRS, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting, described by both parties as a courtesy visit, came after KPMG had raised questions regarding certain provisions of the country’s new tax laws.
KPMG’s earlier report highlighted what it termed “errors, inconsistencies, gaps, omissions and lacunae” in areas including the taxation of shares, dividend treatment, non-resident obligations, and foreign exchange deductions. The firm called for a review of specific provisions to ensure the reforms’ objectives were met effectively.
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Following discussions, KPMG executives stated that their initial concerns had been significantly allayed. They commended the NRS leadership for clarifying policy intentions and pledged ongoing engagement to support effective tax administration and economic growth.
Dr. Adedeji welcomed the dialogue, describing the engagement as part of the NRS’s commitment to constructive collaboration with taxpayers and stakeholders. He reaffirmed that the reforms aim to modernise Nigeria’s tax system, including harmonising multiple taxes under a single revenue agency and updating tax bases and rates to enhance compliance and revenue generation.
The meeting occurs against a backdrop of broader debates within Nigeria’s professional and business communities. Officials from the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee had previously defended elements of the reforms, suggesting that some criticisms stemmed from misinterpretations of policy intent.
With the apparent resolution of misunderstandings, analysts suggest that the collaboration between NRS and KPMG could foster smoother implementation of tax reforms, reducing confusion for both taxpayers and financial professionals.
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