Kaduna Asks MDAs to Collate All Non-Tax Liabilities of DisCo for Enforcement

The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has directed all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to forward outstanding non-tax liabilities owed by the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO) for enforcement. These liabilities include levies, fees, and fines.

KADIRS issued this directive in a statement signed by Jerry Adams, the executive chairman of the service, following the sealing of KAEDCO’s headquarters over unpaid taxes amounting to N600 million. This action led to KAEDCO disconnecting the state government house over a N2.9 billion electricity debt.

Adams emphasized that the sealing of KAEDCO’s head office was due to the N600 million tax liability and that other levies, fines, and rates are yet to be considered. He stated that KADIRS is open to further engagements with KAEDCO and relevant parties for an amicable resolution.

“In the ongoing issues between KAEDCO and the Kaduna State Government, Governor Uba Sani is committed to attracting investors and improving the ease of doing business in the state,” Adams said. “Investors are equally expected to carry out their civic responsibilities of paying taxes for the improvement of infrastructure, security, and overall service delivery for businesses to thrive.”

Adams highlighted that KADIRS is acting in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 (2) (b) and (c) of the Kaduna State Tax Codification and Consolidation Law, which mandates the service to collect and enforce the payment of taxes, levies, fees, and rates due to all MDAs and local governments of the state. He assured that KADIRS is committed to equitable taxation and will not overburden the poor with taxes, focusing instead on enforcement measures for tax evasive, non-compliant organizations, and high net worth individuals.