The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has instructed banks to close any tax and levy collection accounts not authorized through its TaxPro Max platform.

FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, issued the directive in a statement on Monday, describing TaxPro Max as a locally developed tax administration system that supports processes such as taxpayer registration, returns filing, payments, and the issuance of tax clearance certificates.

According to Adedeji, the directive is part of FIRS’s broader initiative to enhance transparency and efficiency in tax collection, and to ensure consistency and ease in payment reconciliation.

“Effective immediately, all tax and levy collections on behalf of FIRS must be conducted solely based on assessments generated through the TaxPro Max platform,” he stated.

“All banks involved in the FIRS Collection, Remittance, and Reconciliation Scheme are required to comply within the specified timeframe.”

Adedeji called for full cooperation from financial institutions to ensure a seamless transition to this centralized system, emphasizing its role in fostering a more transparent and efficient tax collection framework.

He also encouraged taxpayers and relevant stakeholders to reach out to FIRS’s Revenue Accounting and Refund Department (RAAD) for any clarifications or assistance related to the directive.

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