By danivert

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From Desmond Mgboh, Kano

Kano State Government has set a target of N15 billion monthly internal generated revenue in 2026.

Mohd Abba Aliyu, Executive Director, Compliance and Enforcement, Kano State Internal Service (KIRS) disclosed this at a stakeholders workshop organised by the Service in partnership with an NGO, Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement( PACE)

According to him, the target is based on a new tax framework that prioritizes fairness and efficiency.

He remarked thstunder the revised tax system, only individuals that earns above N800,000 annually would be taxed on the surplus, ensuring that lower-income earners were shielded from undue financial pressure.

Aliyu said the the new tax structure would rest on three key pillars namely Income tax from employment or business activities, service charges for accessing public amenities like education and penalties for legal infractions

“This approach aims to streamline revenue collection while reinforcing the social contract between the citizens and the state,” he added.

The representative of PACE at the workshop, Alhassan Usman highlighted the transformative power of digital tax system.

He urged residents of the state to move away from cash-based interactions with revenue officers, while advocating for secure, traceable digital payments of taxes.

According to hin, this shift of payment method would not only reduce corruption but would also improve access to government grants and financial support for compliant individuals and business outfits. End.