KW-IRS Hosts 2-Day Tax Dispute Resolution Workshop

As part of continuous tax advocacy, the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS), organized a 2-day Tax Dispute Resolution workshop for Kwara State Judges, Revenue Magistrates, Law Officers, and KW-IRS management staff from Thursday, 26th to Friday, 27th September, 2024 at its Corporate Head Office in Ilorin.

In her welcome address, the Executive Chairman, KW-IRS, Shade Omoniyi, emphasized the importance of taxation in the economy and the need for effective dispute resolution mechanisms. She appreciated the Chief Judge of Kwara State, Honourable Justice Abiodun Adebara, who was represented by Honorable Justice H.A. Ajayi, and the facilitators from Eze & Associates.

Omoniyi stated that the purpose of the workshop was to bring together some stakeholders in the Kwara State revenue drive, and equip professionals with practical skills and requisite knowledge to navigate tax disputes efficiently and effectively.

Also speaking at the workshop, Justice H.A Ajayi commended KW-IRS for organizing the workshop, highlighting the significance of proper dispute resolution in tax administration. She urged participants to engage actively and make the best of the workshop.

The Lead Facilitator, Mr. Chukwuemeka Eze, guided participants through the application of Best of Judgment Assessment, analysis of its adoption, and explained Kwara State’s legal stance.

The workshop featured engaging presentations on prosecution and invocation as options in tax recovery, as well as insightful discussions and agreements on superior orders. Participants also shared ideas on ways of maximising revenue generation through voluntary tax compliance in the State, among others.

In his closing remarks, the KW-IRS Income Tax Director, Mohammed Usman, expressed sincere appreciation to the representative of the Chief Judge of Kwara State, Honorable Justice H.A. Ajayi, facilitators of the workshop, participants and the organizing team for their invaluable contributions.

Attendees of the workshop include Judges and Magistrates from the State High Court, KW-IRS management staff and other members of staff.

Signed
Corporate Affairs Department, KW-IRS
28/09/2024