VAIDS: FG won’t extend deadline – Minister

The federal government has said that the grace period from July 1, 2017, to March 31, 2018, for tax defaulters to voluntarily pay back to government what they owe will not be extended.
Minister Finance Kemi Adeosun said the Federal Government had been magnanimous enough by granting the nine months tax amnesty to tax defaulters adding that those who are interested in the scheme still have about three weeks to come out voluntarily to declare their income
According to the Minister, in exchange for full and honest declaration, the government promises to waive penalties that should have been levied and also waive the interest that should have been paid on overdue tax.
She added that those who declare their tax obligation honestly would not be subjected to any investigation or tax audit after the nine-month grace period.
There had been pressure on the presidency within the last few days by some former governors, top politicians, high profile individuals, business owners and professional bodies among others seeking an extension of the scheme.

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