Kwara state government has urged direct employers of labour in the state to guard against wrong computation of taxes due on emoluments of their employees.
Speaking at the annual Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) workshop of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS) in Ilorin , tagged, ‘Enhanced Tax Compliance through efficient PAYE Operation and Stakeholders’ Engagement’, The Executive chairman of the Agency, Mrs. Shade Omoniyi, warned that
non-remittance is punishable under the laws.
She urged the direct employers of labour to ensure full compliance with the extant law on PAYE operation on total emoluments of employees in both private and public organizations in the state.
Omoniyi commended all direct employers of labour in the state for cordial and symbiotic relationship enjoyed among them over the years.
According to her the collaboration has assisted the agency in achieving its set goals.
In his presentation, Mohammed Audu highlighted the component of tax compliance and its benefits to the citizenry.