Tax Structure And Administration In Nigeria

This book discusses the evolution of taxation in Nigeria within the framework of eight broad themes i.e., The Origin and Practice of Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria, The Constitutional Context for Taxation, The Three Eras of Taxation in Nigeria, The Structure and Jurisdiction of Nigerian Tax Authorities, Instruments of Tax Policy, Statutory Developments, Beyond Oil Revenue: The Case for Tax Reform and Making the Nigerian Tax System Globally Competitive.

In line with the federal structure of the Nigerian State, tax administration in the country is multi-tiered. The Federal Inland Revenue Service is responsible for assessing, collecting and accounting for tax and other revenues accruing to the Federal Government. The States Boards of Internal Revenue and the Local Government Revenue Committees perform similar functions at the State and Local Government levels respectively. This book attempts to chronicle the changes that have been taking place within the Federal Inland Revenue Service since 2004 and how these activities have contributed to the reforms in the Nigerian tax system. In terms of value, the book facilitates an understanding of the role played by the Service; its staff and stakeholders in repositioning the Nigerian tax system. It is an essential reference material for everyone that seeks an understanding of the processes that underscore the ongoing changes in the Nigerian tax system.

This book offers a simplified and straightforward introduction to the basics of Nigerian taxation. While discussing various laws, practices and procedures, it also addresses the latest amendments to Nigerian tax laws. The book begins by discussing the central issue of Islamic taxation and its legality under Nigerian law. Divided into four main sections, the book was designed for simplicity, and uses language that is accessible for all tax stakeholders.

About the Book Business Guide to Understand Nigeria’s Tax System is a comprehensive exploration of taxation in Nigeria. The text includes details about the tax system, assessment of tax, collection of tax, and the tax resolution system for both individuals and corporate entities. Each of the text’s seventeen chapters includes detailed subsections that are easy for the reader to follow. This book was written by Remi Oyekola, who has been practicing auditing, accounting, taxation, and general advisory for over thirty years. About the Author FCA Remi Oyekola is a chartered accountant and a forensic accountant of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. He graduated with both a bachelor degree and a master degree in accounting from the University of Lagos. He worked for several years at Ernst & Young in Nigeria before he resigned to set up his accounting firm in April 2002. The Firm, at present, has in its employment over thirty staff members, ten of which are qualified accountants. Remi is married to ‘Nike Ejiwumi, his wife of nearly thirty years, and they have been blessed with three children who are all post-graduate students at different American universities.