FCT-IRS Unveils User-friendly e-Portal To Improve Tax Services

The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has unveiled a user-friendly e-portal to improve the quality of tax services and promote efficient tax administration in the territory.

The acting executive chairman of the service, Mr Haruna Abdullahi, who made this known in Abuja yesterday, said the platform would harmonise convenience, transparency and accountability in tax administration.

Abdullahi, who was represented by the acting director, tax department, Mrs Chinwe Ndu, said the platform is the IRS collection, receipting, assessment and tax clearance certificate platform.

He added that the platform heralded an era where taxpayers can navigate their obligations with ease and efficiency, all at the click of a button from the comfort of their homes or offices.

The FCT-IRS boss described the feat as a significant milestone in the journey towards revolutionising revenue management and collection.

He said the e-portal harnesses the power of technology to enable both taxpayers and tax administrators interact in a transparent, efficient, and user-friendly manner.

“The e-portal stands as a testament to our unwavering dedication to our mission to provide effective and efficient tax administration through continuous innovation.

“This platform will help us bridge the gap between tradition and modernity, and propelling tax management further into the digital age.

“Whether you’re an individual taxpayer, a business owner, or a tax consultant, this platform has been meticulously designed to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

“Some of the features include the promotion of ease of doing business within the FCT, enhancement of accessibility to important tax-related services, simplified and streamlined tax services among other things,” he said.

Unveiling the portal, the acting director, ICT, Mr. James Olukotun, explained that the portal is a cloud-based application designed for tax collection, receipt, assessment, TCC management, filing of returns, registration, reporting and all services of revenue management.

Olukotun added that the platform was embedded with a revenue management system portal and self-service e-portal.