The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued a directive to all banks operating in Nigeria to immediately identify and close any tax or levy collection accounts not authorised under its centralised TaxPro Max platform.
This move is part of a broader initiative by the FIRS to enhance efficiency, promote transparency, and standardise the collection and reconciliation of taxes nationwide.
In a public notice titled “Directive to Close Unauthorised FIRS Tax Collection Accounts,” the FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, emphasised that all tax and levy collections must now be strictly processed through assessments generated on the TaxPro Max system. The announcement was relayed to journalists on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dare Adekanmbi.
According to the notice, banks participating in the FIRS Collection, Remittance, and Reconciliation Scheme must discontinue the use of any unauthorised accounts for tax-related transactions and are expected to enforce the directive without delay.
> “We count on your cooperation to ensure a smooth transition to this centralised system, thereby contributing to a more transparent and efficient tax collection process,” the notice stated.
TaxPro Max, a homegrown digital solution, was developed to streamline key tax functions including taxpayer registration, return filing, payment processing, and issuance of tax clearance certificates. The platform supports the FIRS's goal of fully digitalising Nigeria’s tax administration framework.
The FIRS also urged taxpayers and other stakeholders needing clarification or support regarding the implementation of the directive to reach out to its Revenue Accounting and Refund Department (RAAD).
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