- 15 Marks
TAX – May 2024 – L2 – SA – Q6 – Tax Administration and Enforcement
List FIRS Board members, outline FIRS duties, and explain tax dispute basis.
Question
Mr. Abiodun James returned to Nigeria after a long period in America. In 2018, he incorporated James and Sons Nigeria Limited. At a board meeting in August 2021, the company’s accountant presented a tax query from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for review. Some directors believed that since external auditors were engaged, the FIRS should rely on their competence to confirm the accuracy of audited financial statements. The Managing Director clarified the role of the FIRS in corporate tax administration, managed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service Board (FIRSB).
Required:
a. State five members of the Federal Inland Revenue Service Board. (5 Marks)
b. Outline and briefly explain five duties of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). (5 Marks)
c. Explain the basis for tax disputes that may arise with the Revenue. (5 Marks)
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- Level: Level 2
- Series: MAY 2024