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Globally, the major source of funds to run government organs effectively has always been through revenue generated directly or indirectly through taxes.
Coming up with different names for the same tax by federal, state and local government agencies; ministries, among others, despite clear legislation that outlined lists of taxes and levies to be collected by the three tiers of government, has continued to generate debates.
A recent study conducted by Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN), Youth and Environmental Advocacy Center, and CCADI, has shed light on the debilitating effects of multiple taxation on businesses in Rivers State.
At the unveiling of the report in Port Harcourt the Rivers state capital, the study’s findings paint a grim picture, with 65% of businesses believing they pay multiple taxes, resulting in financial strain and operational difficulties.
Many traders and transporters in the state reportedly expressed worry over incessant collection of taxes and levies, especially by touts and market unions.
To alleviate the suffering of businesses and citizens, the senior Project officer of Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) Flora Asieri in an interview with newsmen said there’s need for the Rivers State government to harmonize the state and local government tax collection system.
The NGO recommends that Government at all levels should establish a Complaints Mechanism, which is a dedicated office and an online portal should be set up for citizens and businesses to report cases of illegal taxation.
ROSEMARY AMADI – Small Business Owner
– FLORA ASIERI – Senior Project Officer, SDN
– GIFT GOODLUCK – SMALL BUSINESS OWNER-RIVERS STATE.mp4
– KELECHI JUSTIN-Executive Director- CCADI
– UWEN JOSEPH – DRIVER- PORT HARCOURT