Anambra revenue agency begins enforcement against non-compliant taxpayers

The Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) has begun enforcement actions against non-compliant taxpayers in the state, following the expiration of the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration and Tax Regularisation Scheme on September 5. Executive Chairman Ikeazor Okonkwo announced this during a press briefing, stating that the enforcement measures will target individuals, businesses, and corporate organizations who failed to comply with their tax obligations, including those who received Best of Judgment assessments but did not challenge or settle them within the required period, as well as those who underpaid or under-remitted taxes.

Okonkwo warned that defaulters could face enforcement measures, including the issuance of final statutory demand notices, sealing, recovery through lawful enforcement measures, and prosecution in court. The agency targets a total of one million taxpayers and is using digital systems to minimize physical contact with taxpayers.

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