Fct irs explains reason for sending sms to taxpayers

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has explained the reason for sending SMS to taxpayers in Nigeria. According to a statement issued by the FIRS, the SMS is part of its efforts to improve tax compliance and enhance taxpayer engagement.

The FIRS said that the SMS is being sent to taxpayers who have not filed their tax returns or have outstanding tax liabilities. The message is intended to remind them of their tax obligations and encourage them to take necessary steps to comply with the tax laws.

The FIRS also stated that the SMS is a way to provide taxpayers with information on their tax status and to help them understand their tax obligations. The message may include information such as the amount of tax owed, the deadline for payment, and the consequences of non-compliance.

The FIRS has also assured taxpayers that the SMS is a secure and confidential communication channel, and that their personal and financial information will be protected.

Here are some of the reasons why the FIRS is sending SMS to taxpayers:

  1. To remind taxpayers of their tax obligations: The FIRS is sending SMS to taxpayers who have not filed their tax returns or have outstanding tax liabilities to remind them of their tax obligations.
  2. To provide taxpayers with information on their tax status: The FIRS is providing taxpayers with information on their tax status, including the amount of tax owed, the deadline for payment, and the consequences of non-compliance.
  3. To encourage taxpayers to take necessary steps to comply with the tax laws: The FIRS is encouraging taxpayers to take necessary steps to comply with the tax laws, including filing their tax returns and paying their tax liabilities.
  4. To improve tax compliance: The FIRS is using the SMS to improve tax compliance by reminding taxpayers of their tax obligations and providing them with information on their tax status.
  5. To enhance taxpayer engagement: The FIRS is using the SMS to enhance taxpayer engagement by providing taxpayers with information on their tax status and encouraging them to take necessary steps to comply with the tax laws.

Overall, the FIRS is using the SMS to improve tax compliance and enhance taxpayer engagement in Nigeria.