IIRS officials and others after the synergy meeting oin Owerri recently
The Imo State Internal Revenue Service (IIRS) has strengthened its collaboration with the Eastern Waste Management Company (EWAMAC) and the Local Government Areas (LGAs) to improve revenue collection and environmental sanitation across the state through a harmonized assessment framework for waste management charges and tax payments.
Under the tripartite partnership, EWAMAC—mandated to coordinate waste collection points and ensure environmental cleanliness—is working closely with IIRS and the LGAs to standardize collection schedules and enhance service delivery statewide.
The initiative was underscored during a stakeholders’ engagement session, where officials emphasized the critical role of presumptive taxes and waste management levies in sustaining efficient and effective waste disposal services. The harmonization process is designed to streamline revenue collection, eliminate incidences of double taxation, and strengthen compliance with the state’s new tax law.
Speaking at the session, representatives of IIRS explained that collaboration with the LGAs is focused on comprehensive taxpayer sensitization, accurate data capture, seamless payment processes, and proper tax identification registration. Both individuals and corporate entities are required to provide valid information, including business details, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration where applicable, email addresses, telephone numbers, and National Identification Numbers (NIN).
Officials also highlighted the IIRS self-service portal, which enables taxpayers to register and make payments electronically. The platform supports multiple payment channels, including POS and electronic wallet systems, to promote convenience, accountability, and transparency in revenue collection.
While acknowledging the need for compliance, authorities reiterated that public sensitization and awareness campaigns remain the preferred approach to encouraging voluntary compliance. Enforcement actions, they noted, will be increasingly technology-driven, with penalties and interest applied only as a last resort.
