mfm04622:


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?

shut up okay!! The country is due for restructuring... The Constitution is also fuvked up

Akwamkpuruamu:


Is it now better for Abuja to squander it?

The problem of the south is the southerners.
They don't want restructuring or state police so that their governors won't abuse it.
But they r happy northerners r abusing their own hisbah and abusing the constitution that favours them.
Na we be our problem.
The day the south realise that they r the economic power of this country, that day northern Nigeria will have sense.

Grgton:
shut up okay!! The country is due for restructuring... The Constitution is also fuvked up

You can't explain what you mean? Okay. I mean understand.
It will be better in future to be informed about any topic before contributing.
Peace!!!

midolian:
It won't stand.

Parasitic aboki, it will stand.

tonyashburton:
Hmmm
..I wonder what VAT they will be collecting in Yobe State.

Maybe marriage tax..

Praxis758:




I'm not supporting graft, I was saying what could likely befall the taxes in the hands of SGs

Both FG and SGs are birds of a feather

So what is your point?
Should the tax be sent to UN?

mfm04622:


You can explain what you mean? Okay. I mean understand.
It will be better in future to be informed about any topic before contributing.
Peace!!!

you know the truth, you claim to be education, Shame on you !!

Good development

garfield1:


The fhc has no jurisdiction

The supreme court will give the final decision. However, i hope the National assembly members are taking note. The constitution should be amended along the line of the FHC judgement. That is the reasonable and rational way to go.

seunmsg:


The supreme court will give the final decision. However, i hope the National assembly members are taking note. The constitution should be amended along the line of the FHC judgement. That is the reasonable and rational way to go.

No.let firs collect all taxes

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.

Lagos is still playing party politics instead of challenging the FG, Tinubu challenged Obasanjo when he was in opposition as Governor

garfield1:


No.let firs collect all taxes

VAT is a consumption tax and it should be collected by state government. FIRS should collect Corporate income tax, education tax, petroleum taxes and custom duties.

garfield1:

The fhc has no jurisdiction

garfield1:


True.federal high court has no jurisdiction on the matter

The FHC has jurisdiction. Check Section 25 of the 1999 Constitution.

Grgton:
you know the truth, you claim to be education, Shame on you !!

Tell me truth you claim I know! At least I am educated enough to think on my own, examining issues, making up my mind. I don't follow bandwagons without my brain

VillagePipu:



The FHC has jurisdiction. Check Section 25 of the 1999 Constitution.

No,it means the fhc has jurisdiction over federal agencies when it involves private individuals or organisations.when a matter is between a state and fg or state vs state or between arms of govt,only the supreme court or at times appeal court has jurisdiction

mfm04622:


Tell me truth you claim I know! At least I am educated enough to think on my own, examining issues, making up my mind. I don't follow bandwagons without my brain

okay have a good day.

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

It will stand
Trust
Wike the wicked
Being a lawyer himself
And had back up from
Supreme court justice like Mary Odili
He will see it to the logical end

This will increase the porverty in the north..
You will see how they will rush to the supreme Court..
For us here,relocate your company here or we shun your goods and services.

Grgton:
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.

You first need to understand which taxes are collected by the States and which by the FG, to be able to contribute to the discussion.

90% of taxes are collected by the state and local governments.

FG
Corporation Tax from companies
VAT
Petroleum profits tax
Education tax
PAYE for Armed Forces, NPF, Abuja Residents, Staff of ministry of foreign Affairs

States
Personal Tax (PAYE)
Capital gains tax
Withholding tax (individuals only)
Pools betting and lotteries, gaming and casino taxes
Business premises registration fee
Road taxes
Development levy
Right of Occupancy fees
Naming of street registration fees in the State Capital
Market taxes and levies where State finance is involved

Local Governments
Shops and kiosks rates
Tenement rates
Slaughter slab fees
Marriage, birth and death registration fees
Naming of street registration fee, excluding any street in the State Capital
Right of Occupancy fees on lands in rural areas, excluding those collectable by the Federal and State Governments
Market taxes and levies excluding any market where State finance is involved
Motor park levies
Bicycle, truck. canoe, wheelbarrow and cart fees, other than a mechanically propelled truck
Cattle tax payable by cattle farmers only
Merriment and road closure levy
Radio and television licence fees (other than radio and television transmitter)
Vehicle radio licence fees (to be imposed by the Local Government of the State in which the car is registered)
Public convenience, sewage and refuse disposal fees
Customary burial ground permit fees
Signboard and Advertisement permit fees
Religious places establishment permit fees
Slaughter slab fees
On and Off Liquor Licence fees
Domestic animal licence fees

...and the total of VAT is much less than the total of all other taxes collected by states and local governments.

...and the same states and local government shares the VAT with the FG.

seunmsg:


VAT is a consumption tax and it should be collected by state government. FIRS should collect Corporate income tax, education tax, petroleum taxes and custom duties.

In Nigeria, VAT and consumption tax is not the same. You pay consumption tax when you visit hotels, restaurants or use event centre. Consumption tax is paid by individuals, thus collected by State Government.

VAT is imposed on companies, but paid as goods are consumed. FIRS has the jurisdiction to collect it.

Tax jurisdiction is very well spelt out in Nigeria. Only politicians argue it and usually lose at Supreme court.

amc:


You first need to understand which taxes are collected by the States and which by the FG, to be able to contribute to the discussion.

90% of taxes are collected by the state and local governments.



...and the total of VAT is much less than the total of all other taxes collected by states and local governments.

...and the same states and local government shares the VAT with the FG.

Most people lack understanding of how things are organised in Nigeria. Theirs is to comment on any news with or without knowledge of what its about.

FCT IRS collects PAYE for Abuja Residents anyway.

You are absolutely right. Restructure Nigeria and that advantage will be eroded slightly.

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

RZArecta:
No more beer tax for the ragheads

You took this out of my mouth....the useless people would be breaking beer bottle up and down in their respective state's and still want to buy quran to distribute from the proceed of the beer sold elsewhere...yeye people

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.

Self aggrandizement. You! Argued. Mtchewww. This niggah so full of shii.

DubaiLandLord1:
But the FIRS/FG will appeal.

They will lose.

orisa37:



They will lose.

If they don't appeal, when will it kickoff?

DubaiLandLord1:
If they don't appeal, when will it kickoff?

Whether they appeal or not, all actions should start now until further notice. FIRS IN THE STATES SHOULD IMMEDIATELY DIRECT ALL PAYMENTS THAT COME TO THEM FROM TOMORROW TO THE STATE REVENUE SERVICES..

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.

Exactly this will also help what we call unviable states to shore up their IGR