FIRS, Flutterwave partner to digitise tax collection

FIRS (Federal Inland Revenue Service) and Flutterwave have partnered to digitize tax collection in Nigeria. This collaboration aims to streamline the process by leveraging technology to make tax payment easier, more transparent, and efficient. Flutterwave, a leading payment solutions company, is providing the infrastructure to allow Nigerians to pay their taxes online securely. This initiative is expected to improve the revenue collection process and enhance the overall taxpayer experience. By digitizing tax payments, the partnership aims to reduce bottlenecks, increase compliance, and contribute to the country’s economic growth.

This collaboration aims to modernize tax payments, making it easier, faster, and more secure for businesses and individuals to fulfill their tax obligations.

With this partnership, taxpayers can now pay taxes, levies, and other statutory fees through Flutterwave's secure and seamless payment infrastructure. The system offers:

- Multiple Digital Payment Options: Taxpayers can choose from various digital payment methods, making it more convenient to pay taxes.

- Real-Time Tracking: Payments can be tracked in real-time, ensuring transparency and efficiency.

- Offline Payment Capabilities: Taxpayers can make payments even without internet connectivity, addressing the challenge of limited internet access in some areas.

This initiative is expected to simplify tax compliance, reduce bottlenecks, and increase government revenue. It also aligns with FIRS' efforts to modernize tax administration and improve transparency.