The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has issued a stern warning to all defaulting taxpayers, giving them 48 hours to settle their outstanding tax liabilities or face full-scale enforcement actions.
In a public notice released Monday, the NRA announced that it will resume aggressive recovery measures to collect unpaid taxes, including interests and penalties. The authority listed a wide range of taxes under enforcement, including Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE), Corporation Tax, Personal Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax (GST), Rental Income Tax, Customs Duties, and Mining Royalties, among others.
“The NRA will not hesitate to take full recovery action against any individual or business that continues to default on their tax obligations,” the statement read. “We are giving taxpayers a 48-hour window, beginning today, to settle their dues.”
The Commissioner General emphasized that failure to comply within the deadline would trigger enforcement measures. These include garnishment and third-party recovery, sealing of business premises, restrictions on clearing goods at the ports, travel bans, seizure and auctioning of business assets, naming and shaming, and potential litigation.
“These actions are not taken lightly,” said an NRA spokesperson. “But they are necessary to ensure compliance and safeguard the country’s revenue base. Every taxpayer must contribute their fair share to national development.”
Taxpayers have been advised to file outstanding returns and make payments through the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) portal or other authorized channels to avoid business disruption and further financial penalties.
“Compliance is not optional,” the notice concluded. “It is a legal obligation that we will enforce without exception.”
The NRA reiterated its commitment to transparency, fairness, and accountability in tax administration and encouraged all taxpayers to act promptly.
