Osun APC chieftain demands more sensitisation on new tax laws
An All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said that many Nigerians are still misrepresenting the new tax reform laws due to little knowledge about them.
Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, stated this while speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo.
He said lack of proper understanding of the new tax laws has led to misconceptions, misrepresentation, and suspicion of the government’s intentions.
He called for massive and sustained enlightenment about the new laws.
According to him, “widespread misinformation about the tax law has left many Nigerians, including the educated ones, confused about what, when, and how their earnings will be taxed”.
He added that the alleged discrepancies between the bill passed by the National Assembly and the versions published in the official gazette have further contributed to the confusion.
Oyintiloye who noted that the government’s intention regarding the tax law towards low earners in the country remains very good, noted that widespread misinformation and confusion surrounding the implementation are casting a shadow on the real objectives of the law.
“Many Nigerians are still ignorant of the new tax law. Social media is filled with different explanations of the law, leading to widespread confusion among the people.
