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House of Representatives Approves Tax Reform Bills

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
March 13, 2025
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House of Representatives Approves Tax Reform Bills
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In a bold move to reshape Nigeria’s tax landscape, the House of Representatives, on Thursday, adopted the four tax reform bills after an intense clause-by-clause review at the Committee of the Whole, presided over by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. This crucial step sets the stage for the third reading, bringing the country closer to a long-awaited overhaul of its taxation system.

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  • Major Changes and Key Decisions
    • A New VAT Distribution Formula
    • No VAT Increase—for Now
  • Controversial Terminology Gets a Makeover
  • Guaranteed Funding for Key Development Agencies
  • Inheritance Tax Clarified
  • The Four Tax Bills at a Glance
    • 1. Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill
  • What’s Next?

Major Changes and Key Decisions

A New VAT Distribution Formula

One of the most debated clauses, the Value Added Tax (VAT) distribution formula was finally settled. The new structure allocates 50% based on equality, 20% on population, and 30% on consumption, aligning with a proposal originally put forward by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF). This shift aims to strike a balance between fairness and economic impact.

No VAT Increase—for Now

Despite calls for a gradual increase in VAT rates, lawmakers took a decisive stance, choosing to maintain the current 7.5% rate. This decision reflects concerns about inflationary pressures and the financial burden on Nigerians.

House of Representatives Approves Tax Reform Bills

Controversial Terminology Gets a Makeover

In a move to avoid potential conflicts, the House replaced the term “ecclesiastical” with “religious” in one of the clauses. While seemingly minor, this adjustment underlines the legislature’s sensitivity to inclusivity and neutrality in tax-related language.

Guaranteed Funding for Key Development Agencies

The House approved the continuous funding of crucial agencies including the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) through development levies. This ensures these agencies remain financially equipped to drive innovation and progress.

Inheritance Tax Clarified

The previously contentious clause on inheritance tax was refined to specify that only inherited wealth reinvested in profit-generating ventures would be taxable. This change aims to protect inherited assets while ensuring taxable income is fairly assessed.

The Four Tax Bills at a Glance

1. Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill

Establishes the Nigeria Revenue Service, tasked with assessing, collecting, and managing government revenue.

2. Nigeria Tax Bill
Consolidates Nigeria’s tax laws, streamlining the legal framework for income, transaction, and instrument taxation.

3. Nigeria Tax Administration Bill
Introduces the Joint Revenue Board, the Tax Appeal Tribunal, and the Office of the Tax Ombud to enhance dispute resolution and tax administration efficiency.

4. Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill
Creates a unified body to coordinate tax-related matters, ensuring smoother revenue administration across the country.

What’s Next?

With these sweeping reforms gaining momentum, the bills now await a critical third reading. If passed, they will mark a defining moment in Nigeria’s fiscal policy, potentially driving economic stability, improving tax collection efficiency, and fostering a more equitable distribution of national revenue. Will these reforms unlock a new era of financial transparency and economic growth, or will they face further hurdles? The final decision looms on the legislative horizon.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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