Senate directs committees to investigate non remittance of taxes to state governments

Here is a possible draft of a Senate resolution directing committees to investigate non-remittance of taxes to state governments:

SENATE RESOLUTION

Directing the Senate Committees on Finance, Revenue, and Appropriations to Conduct an Investigation into the Non-Remittance of Taxes to State Governments

WHEREAS, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria vests the powers of taxation in the Federal Government and the State Governments; and

WHEREAS, the Federal Government and the State Governments are responsible for the collection and remittance of taxes to the respective governments; and

WHEREAS, it has been reported that some companies and individuals have failed to remit taxes to the State Governments, thereby depriving the governments of the revenue needed to provide essential public services and infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, the non-remittance of taxes to State Governments is a serious breach of the trust reposed in taxpayers and undermines the ability of the governments to deliver public goods and services;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Senate resolves as follows:

  1. The Senate Committee on Finance, Revenue, and Appropriations is hereby directed to conduct an investigation into the non-remittance of taxes to State Governments.
  2. The investigation shall focus on the following: a. The extent of non-remittance of taxes to State Governments by companies and individuals. b. The causes of non-remittance of taxes, including any systemic or structural issues that may be contributing to the problem. c. The impact of non-remittance of taxes on the ability of State Governments to provide public goods and services. d. The measures that can be taken to prevent or mitigate the effects of non-remittance of taxes.
  3. The Committee shall invite relevant stakeholders, including representatives of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the State Internal Revenue Services, and the Nigeria Customs Service, to provide information and testimony on the matter.
  4. The Committee shall also review relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing taxation in Nigeria and identify any gaps or weaknesses that may be contributing to the problem of non-remittance of taxes.
  5. The Committee shall submit a report on its findings and recommendations to the Senate within six months of the adoption of this resolution.

PASSED

This is just a draft, and the actual resolution may vary depending on the specific circumstances and the language used by the Senate.