Illegal tax collection will attract full legal consequences – Faransa

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Nigeria

Business & EconomyCrime & Law

Illegal tax collection will attract full legal consequences – Faransa

The Taraba State Internal Revenue Board (TIRSB) has cautioned taxpayers against paying taxes into private accounts, emphasizing that illegal tax collection will attract full legal consequences. Faransa, likely a TIRSB official, stressed compliance with official procedures.

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