The Acting General Manager, Imo State Housing Corporation, Barrister Milicent Ifeoma Osuji received the Imo State Internal Revenue Service (IIRS) Chairman, Mr. Justice R. Okoye and his team on Thursday 14th November 2024.
Mr Justice emphasised the importance of making Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) a prerequisite for processing documents at the Imo State Housing Corporation. He informed the Ag. GM that the Newly deployed Revenue Management Solution (RMS), will create channels for convenience and transparency in payment of taxes into the Imo Treasury Single Account (TSA).
The Chairman of IIRS beckoned on the GM to provide a database of taxpayers, to aid in processing of Capital Gains Tax (CGT).
The Acting GM, sought clarification on verifying the authenticity of the TCCs submitted by taxpayers.
In response, Mr justice assured the Acting GM that the new RMS has features for verifying the TCCs. He also stated that the resident IIRS staff in the Housing Corporation would also assist in verifying TCCs.
The Acting GM promised to foster collaboration and partnership between IIRS and Imo Housing Corporation.