The Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing taxpayer awareness and voluntary compliance through a targeted sensitisation campaign.
The exercise, conducted for associations under the Nomansland Tax Office, focused on educating taxpayers about newly implemented tax laws, proper registration procedures, and the importance of fulfilling civic tax obligations.
As part of the outreach, KIRS officials engaged members of key business groups, including the Association of Tyre Dealers, the Food Sellers and Beverages Association, and the Kano State Landlords and Caretakers Association. These groups, largely made up of small and medium-scale business owners, were provided with guidance on critical tax issues.
Discussions centred on Personal Income Tax (PIT), taxpayer registration requirements, timely filing of returns, and the recent policy abolishing group tax payments. Officials emphasised that the reforms are designed to promote transparency, accountability, and a more structured tax system.
Participants welcomed the initiative, describing it as timely and informative. Many noted that the sensitisation created a platform to voice their concerns, seek clarification on tax processes, and share experiences regarding challenges affecting their businesses.
While expressing satisfaction with the engagement, members of the associations pledged to comply fully with tax regulations, provided their concerns are addressed and the system remains fair and supportive.
The initiative highlights KIRS’s ongoing efforts to build trust with taxpayers, improve revenue generation, and support sustainable development across Kano State.
