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<p>The Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS), in collaboration with the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE), has reaffirmed its commitment to building a modern, transparent, and citizen-focused tax system through ongoing reforms.</p><div class="zSds0o4I" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>This was disclosed during a multi-sector stakeholder engagement in Kano, which brought together representatives of professional bodies, business leaders, informal sector groups, women in business, persons with disabilities, as well as traditional and religious institutions.</p>
<p>According to Alhaji Muhammed Abba Aliyu, the Executive Director, Compliance and Enforcement at KIRS, while speaking during the session emphasize KIRS plan to increase tax base. According to him “the projection is anchored on a new tax framework that prioritises fairness and efficiency.” He explained that the revised structure would focus on income tax from employment and business activities, service charges for public amenities, and penalties for legal infractions, thereby reinforcing the social contract between citizens and the state.</p>
<p>A representative of PACE, Alhassan Usman, stressed the transformative role of digital reforms, urging taxpayers to move away from cash-based transactions and embrace secure, traceable digital payments.</p>
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<p>Transparency and Accountability at the Core</p>
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<p>One of the strongest commitments from the engagement was to ensure transparency and accountability in tax administration. KIRS pledged to regularly update citizens on how revenues are collected and spent, thereby strengthening public trust.</p>
<p>Stakeholders also reaffirmed their commitment to meeting tax obligations, while government and tax authorities committed to ensuring fairness, efficiency, and inclusivity in implementation.</p>
<p>Resolutions and Agreed Action Points</p>
<p>Key resolutions and next steps from the communiqué include:</p>
<p>Digital Reform and Inclusivity: Deployment of user-friendly digital channels (including USSD codes) and multilingual platforms in English and Hausa to widen access.</p>
<p>Capacity Building: Joint training for officials and private practitioners on ethical tax advisory, compliance, and digital systems.</p>
<p>Policy and Institutional Framework: Integration of traditional institutions and local governments into the tax administration process to enhance grassroots compliance.</p>
<p>Sustained Sensitization: A comprehensive taxpayer education campaign to raise awareness about obligations, rights, and the benefits of compliance.</p>
<p>Legal Framework: Finalization and passage of the new Kano State Tax Administration Law with stakeholder input.</p>
<p>Renewed Social Contract</p>
<p>In conclusion, the communiqué described the reforms as a renewed social contract between the government and the people of Kano State, built on transparency, inclusivity, and mutual accountability.</p>
<p>With the support of PACE, KIRS expressed confidence that these reforms will deliver a fairer and more efficient tax system, serving as a catalyst for sustainable growth and prosperity in Kano State.</p>
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