Buharidgeneral:
Oro pesi je
My nothern people how market
Restructuring loading......

SUPPORTED.

Way to go on restructuring

If you don't drink beer, don't collect tax on beer, it is Haram

But I wonder how many people commenting care to look at the section of the constitution referenced

Grgton:
It's how it's supposed to be!!

How would Abuja be collecting VAT and Personal income tax from states...

The high court in Rivers is right..

A DANIEL HAS COME TO JUDGEMENT.

michoim:
The Federal High Court in Rivers state that's in Wike's pocket. Let us hear what the courts in Abuja will say...

you want to hear the one that's is in malami's pocket ??

DubaiLandLord1:
This is a good news for the states

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Yes.

orisa37:
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Yes.

But the FIRS/FG will appeal.

midolian:
It won't stand.

Why do you think so?

FarahAideed:


Judgement looks fair enough

Considering the fact that 85% of VAT collected are shared to states and local governments, I think it’s very fair, reasonable and efficient to allow state governments collect it. I have argued severally on this forum that state be allowed to administer VAT and I’m glad the court gave judgement in that regard. This is a very key component of the restructuring we’re talking about.

VillagePipu:
Buhari is the biggest blessing to the South in recent times, people don't just realise it yet.
His behaviour is a catalyst for compulsory restructuring.

As in Buhari incompetence opened everybody eyes

seunmsg:


Considering the fact that 85% of VAT collected are shared to states and local governments, I think it’s very fair, reasonable and efficient to allow state governments collect it. I have argued severally on this forum that state be allowed to administer VAT and I’m glad the court gave judgement in that regard. This is a very key component of the restructuring we’re talking about.

The FG and FIRS have no basis on appealing this judgement which they might still go ahead with.

VillagePipu:


It's a Federal High Court, means it's a Federal court.

Provided it's based on the constitution, the Court of Appeal will uphold it and the Supreme Court will also uphold it.

The Appeal Court and Supreme Court will dismiss it.

The law is completely very clear on the issues of Taxes. The issue of VAT is a structural problem because of it's nature. Now, FG is empowered to collect TAX on companies while States impose tax on individuals.

See the link below (close the gaps)

https://lirs. gov. ng/tax-information/tax-collection

If you noticed, FIRS didn't even defend it, they just told the judge he lacked merit to entertain it. The supreme court is clear on tax categories.

DubaiLandLord1:
The FG and FIRS have no basis on appealing this judgement which they might still go ahead with.

It’s better they appeal up to the Supreme Court so that the matter can be settled finally.

VillagePipu:


"Some countries"
What does Nigeria's constitution say about tax? Remember the judgment is not based on the constitutions of "some countries" but on Nigeria's constitution.

If Lagos joins this suit, the FIRS is finished. They never give up their rights as regards taxation. The Hotel consumption tax is a case study.

Yes I think it may have to be built into the constitution. I didn't think of that when I wrote my comment. That's something those idiots in the house will quickly do. Besides its actually obvious the country needs more revenue so how else can they get it? Tax the hell out of the populace.

Most of the not to do well states will be under developed.
That's why through Tax collection by the Federal state, the IGR will be effective, ensuring that other not well to do state will also get revenue allocations from the Federal government.
It's not a good idea.

Praxis758:
This is an answered prayer for restructuring.

I see Nigerians and state governments resorting to the judiciary/court to codedly achieving the age-long demands for restructing.

Sincerely, the FG has no moral right to be collecting VAT. I wish other state governors use to court judgement to bar the FIRS from stealing taxes meant for them.

It means more money to the states, but we have thieves and wasters as governors who squander the funds

RZArecta:
No more beer tax for the ragheads

I've always wanted this removed from what comes to the north. If you don't allow beer in your domain, don't take the VAT.

I don't know why some people are seeing the judgement as a win for Rivers state or other states. What you do not know is that Northern states collect Personal Income Tax by themselves.
The Federal government always have different interpretation of the law based on region or state, this will not help us .

Praxis758:
This is an answered prayer for restructuring.

I see Nigerians and state governments resorting to the judiciary/court to codedly achieving the age-long demands for restructing.

Sincerely, the FG has no moral right to be collecting VAT. I wish other state governors use to court judgement to bar the FIRS from stealing taxes meant for them.

It means more money to the states, but we have thieves and wasters as governors who squander the funds

yea is true..gradually it Wil come to where state governors Wil have no money to eat from

Mr.Projects, His Excellency Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has never lost a court case but why..

The Federal government particularly the AGF will be fuming over this judgement....I suspect Malami will arm twist the judiciary to reverse this ruling because if it stands will mean massive revenue loss to the first tier of government.

amc:

The FG does not collect Personal tax

Oga everything about tax should go to the states and LGAs.. not the way round. This is a federal system for God's sake.

How can you be distributing resources that can be used to make my state better to another place...
As if oil revenue they are getting isn't enough.

LadyExcellency:
Every State should answer their fathers name.

More money to Southern States especially commercial cities.

The companies shouldn't collect VAT from distribution outlets and pay them to Lagos and Ogun States for housing their headquarters.

VATs should now be based on distribution locations and not factory or headquarters locations.

How then would Lagos and Ogun states (since you were specific) be compensated for the degradation of their environment due to the activities of the companies. This is a puerile and myopic sense of reasoning.

If you are pained that industries are concentrated in those states, relocate them to o your states.

Woke got balls...

Something Sam olu or even Obiano cannot dream of haha

This will aid development to states.

Companies in Abuja should pay tax to FCT govt.

While states should manage theirs

mrphysics:

The Appeal Court and Supreme Court will dismiss it.

The law is completely very clear on the issues of Taxes. The issue of VAT is a structural problem because of it's nature. Now, FG is empowered to collect TAX on companies while States impose tax on individuals.

See the link below (close the gaps)

https://lirs. gov. ng/tax-information/tax-collection

If you noticed, FIRS didn't even defend it, they just told the judge he lacked merit to entertain it. The supreme court is clear on tax categories.

True.federal high court has no jurisdiction on the matter

seunmsg:


It’s better they appeal up to the Supreme Court so that the matter can be settled finally.

The fhc has no jurisdiction

This judgment is music to my ears. Let me see how those northern states that banned the sale of alcohol will come and enjoy VAT generated from the production and sale of the same alcohol. Nonsense and ingredient. This is long overdue. True federalism loading ����

Good one!

seunmsg:
Lagos state will be the biggest beneficiary if this judgement stands!

Lagos and Port Harcourt will be the highest beneficiary. You can be collecting taxes for alcoholic beverages and sharing the proceeds with a state that prohibit the consumption of alcoholic beverages

Buharidgeneral:
Oro pesi je
My nothern people how market
Restructuring loading......

Small small we r restructuring..
U cant4 ban sales of alcohol in ur region but share in the taxes generates by sales of alcohol.

Grgton:
It's how it's supposed to be!!

How would Abuja be collecting VAT and Personal income tax from states...

The high court in Rivers is right..
You see the fundamental problem here is the 1999 constitution..
All these injustices has got to stop !!

Nonsense

And u will see some foolish southerners saying what we need is restructuring our mindset..
Imagine how some people are..
The constitution is the issue in this country.. No matter how u bring good people to manage the affairs of the country, the constitution won't allow.

Grgton:
It's how it's supposed to be!!

How would Abuja be collecting VAT and Personal income tax from states...

The high court in Rivers is right..
You see the fundamental problem here is the 1999 constitution..
All these injustices has got to stop !!

Nonsense

Who told you FG or FIRS collect Personal Income Tax? If you pay income tax, you would know that it is states that collect PIT!

mfm04622:


Who told you FG or FIRS collect Personal Income Tax? If you pay income tax, you would know that it is states that collect PIT!

Abuja should stop stealing the resources of the states in the name of revenue allocation using FIRS..
This is not how it's done in the US that operates a federal system that Nigeria claims.

Praxis758:
This is an answered prayer for restructuring.

I see Nigerians and state governments resorting to the judiciary/court to codedly achieving the age-long demands for restructing.

Sincerely, the FG has no moral right to be collecting VAT. I wish other state governors use to court judgement to bar the FIRS from stealing taxes meant for them.

It means more money to the states, but we have thieves and wasters as governors who squander the funds

Its better for our state governors to squander the money than make some aboki squander am.

Grgton:
Abuja should stop stealing the resources of the states. ..
This is not how it's done in the US that operates a federal system that Nigeria claims.

Which resources specifically is FG stealing from States? States collect PIT, even the VAT FG collects, the states get the lion share. So what is FG stealing from states?