The committee constituted by the Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service (ZIRS) has continued sealing shops and business premises of individuals who fail to pay their taxes as stipulated by the board.
The board stated that taxpayers were given ample time to comply but failed to do so, adding that many preferred paying directly to staff instead of the board’s account due to sharp practices.
“We have said it several times and again that every taxpayer must pay through the electronic system, but they didn’t comply. Hence, we had to seal their business places to force them to pay,” the management said.
It was gathered that over 20 business centers have been sealed in Gusau and other locations due to non-compliance.
Recall that the Executive Chairperson of the Zamfara State Inland Revenue Service, Rukiyya Ahmad Dodo, had warned that the committee was established to seal business places of those who fail to abide by tax laws.
