Nigeria's FIRS launches USSD code *829# for tax services, improving access without internet.

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) of Nigeria has launched a USSD code, *829#, to enhance taxpayer satisfaction and streamline tax-related processes. This initiative allows users to access services like retrieving Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN), verifying Tax Clearance Certificates (TCC), and obtaining tax information without internet access. Nigeria is now the sixth African nation to implement such a system, reflecting FIRS's commitment to improving tax administration.

October 09, 2024
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