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Govenor Wike launches new tax platforms for Rivers State

Govenor Wike launches new tax, in a bid to enhance the ease of doing business and eliminate multiple taxation, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Monday flagged off the Rivers  State Tax Management (RIVTAMIS).

 

 

The Governor also launched the issuance of the Rivers State Tax Identification Number (RIVTIN) and received the First RIVTIN Card from the Executive Chairman of Rivers State Internal Revenue Service, Mr Adoage Norteh.

 

 

Speaking at the Flag off of RIVTAMIS and RIVTIN, Governor Wike said that the innovations are part of his administration’s commitment to entrenching platforms for the ease of doing business.

 

 

He said that the new tax reform packages will identify all formal and informal businesses in the state, noting  that the details will help the State Government plan for development.

 

 

According to the governor, with the digital platforms, tax payments can be made from anywhere.

 

 

He said: “From First April 2018, all businesses are required to obtain their RIVTIN to pay taxes, levies and fines to the Rivers State Government.

 

 

“All banks have been mobilised to generate  RIVTIN for all those who want to make payments to the Rivers State Government.  Any business that fails to comply by June 1, 2018 will be appropriately sanctioned “.

 

 

Chairman of Rivers State Internal Revenue Service, Mr Adoage Norteh said the Tax place has been sanitised to check multiple  taxation.

 

 

He said that the process will facilitate the tax payment process, enhance  self service and improve  the revenue of the state.

 

 

“Right from the comfort of your office, you can obtain your tax clearance certificate and tax exemption “, he said.

 

 

The Rivers State Internal Revenue Service Chairman said that the tax payer has a duty to reciprocate the tax friendliness of the State Government.

 

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President of Port Harcourt Chambers of Commerce, Mines and Industry, Mr Emi Membere-Otaji said that the business community is pleased by the innovations  that have eliminated multiple taxation.

 

 

Spokesman of Heritage Bank, Mr FB Briggs assured the State Government  that banks will cooperate to ensure that the programme succeeds.

 

 

Highpoint of the occasion was the presentation of RIVTIN to Governor Wike and selected Commissioners and Special Advisers.

 

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