The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced a strategic shift from traditional enforcement measures to a proactive, engagement-driven approach in dealing with taxpayers.
This development was revealed by Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of FIRS, during the recently concluded 2025 Emerging Taxpayers’ Group (ETG) Tax Clinic, themed “Tax Clinic for Tax Clarity.”
Why the Shift?
Dr. Adedeji emphasized that the goal is to simplify tax compliance and foster a culture where paying taxes becomes a civic responsibility rather than a burden.
- “When citizens clearly grasp their tax obligations, rights, and the value of their contributions to national development, compliance is no longer a burden; it becomes a civic duty,” he stated.
The tax clinic featured practical engagement sessions designed to help taxpayers—especially those in the informal sector, SMEs, and emerging enterprises—better understand their obligations and navigate the tax system seamlessly.
Key Highlights of the Tax Clinic
✔ Interactive Support Desks:
Participants received real-time assistance from multiple agencies, including:
- FIRS Taxpayer Service & TaxPro-Max Support
- Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS)
- Joint Tax Board (JTB)
- Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
- National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)
✔ Hands-On Solutions:
Attendees resolved filing issues, completed National Identification Number (NIN) registrations, and got help with compliance on digital platforms like TaxPro-Max.
✔ Expert-Led Sessions & Panel Discussions:
Industry experts discussed:
- Tackling myths that discourage tax compliance
- Adopting proper record-keeping practices
- Legal frameworks for dispute resolution
- Building trust between taxpayers and tax authorities
Prominent speakers included Segun Kadiri (DG, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria), Azeez Alatoye (Ascension Professional Services), and Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye (SAN).
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FIRS Commitment to Reform
According to Dr. Adedeji, this initiative is part of a broader reform agenda that leverages:
- Digital solutions (e.g., TaxPro-Max)
- Taxpayer segmentation strategies
- Continuous dialogue with taxpayers
The FIRS statement highlighted that the ETG Tax Clinic seeks to reduce complexity in tax compliance, improve transparency, and encourage voluntary compliance as part of national development.
“Your active involvement is vital not only to your own success but to the progress of our nation,” Dr. Adedeji urged participants.
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