The Lagos state government has reacted to the outcry of TikTok influencer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, to their action.
The streamer had lamented a N36 million tax bill allegedly sent to him by the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS).
But now, the state government has stepped in with clarification.
Speaking with The PUNCH, Abdulkabir Ogungbo, special adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tax and Revenue, explained that taxation is not targeted at individuals like Peller but applies to everyone earning legitimately in Lagos.…For More Details, Read The Full Story Here.
Tax Nigeria Limited slams Peller with ₦36 million bill pic.twitter.com/I8ouYQTWrf
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