Automation is not tax hike, Abia govt defends reforms

The Abia State Government has defended its tax administration reforms, stating they are aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and ease of doing business rather than increasing taxes for residents. Commissioner for Information Okey Kanu highlighted that automation and transparency are not tax increases, and closing revenue leakages is also not a tax increase.

The reforms include integrating revenue collection systems, particularly at vehicle licensing offices, to eliminate cash handling and ensure proper accounting and remittance of payments to the government. The state board of internal revenue has not increased taxes, including PAYE, land, or vehicle taxes, and the Tax Clearance Certificate process is being implemented in line with existing tax laws and the new national tax framework.

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