By Nura Bala Ajingi
The Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has projected to generate ₦15 billion monthly in 2026 as part of its renewed drive to boost the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
The Executive Director Compliance and Enforcement Kano State Internal Revenue Service Alhaji Mohd Abba Aliyu, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement organized by the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE) programme in Kano.
According to him, the introduction of new federal and state tax laws, alongside innovative strategies recently adopted by the service, will help curb revenue leakages and identify tax evaders, thereby strengthening the state’s fiscal base.
He explained that under the new tax framework, only individuals earning above ₦800,000 annually will be required to pay tax on the amount exceeding that threshold.
Alhaji Abba Aliyu further highlighted that taxation applies to three main categories income derived from business or employment, charges collected for accessing government services such as school enrolment, and penalties imposed on individuals who violate laws.
A representative of PACE, Alhassan Usman, emphasized the benefits of tax compliance, noting that prompt payment of taxes enhances eligibility for government grants and financial support.
He added that accurate tax records also help business owners track profits and losses effectively.
He therefore urged residents to embrace modern, digital methods of tax payment rather than relying on cash transactions with revenue officers, stressing that such systems ensure transparency and accountability.
