The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that it has no intentions of imposing taxes on online content creators.
A report from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), based on discussions with FIRS staff, highlighted that skit makers are individuals who are not subject to taxation under the FIRS.
In the past few weeks, there were multiple reports the FIRS planning to tax online content creators popularly called skit makers as part of efforts to boost government revenues.
In another developments, the FIRS introduced a new framework aimed at enhancing the nation’s tax administration.
Dr. Zacch Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of the FIRS, stated that the structure reflects efforts to adopt a more effective and modern approach to tax administration.
