The Executive Chairman of the Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS), Mr. Olugbenga Olaleye, has urged taxpayers to embrace voluntary tax compliance in order to boost revenue generation and provide funds for government developmental projects.

Olaleye, made this call while speaking on a Radio programme "Morning Flight" on OGBC 90.5 FM. Making an exposition on the topic "Curbing Multiple Taxation in Nigeria: Challenges, Reforms and the Way Forward", the OGIRS Chairman advised taxpayers to pay their taxes promptly and appropriately so as to support the continued development of Ogun State.

He further explained that multiple taxation would occur when income, transactions, assets and economic activities were subjected to tax by one or two tax authorities, a situation that would discourage compliance and encourage tax evasion, advising individuals and businesses to desist from tax evasion, noting that such act remained illegal and would attract penalties under the law.

"Paying tax does not necessarily mean paying promptly and adequately. Many people are not paying the correct amount due, and we would ensure compliance where necessary," he said.

Represented by the Coordinating Director of OGIRS, Mr. Taiwo Ogundimu, the Chairman, encouraged citizens to log on to the tax portal, ogirs.ogunstate.gov.ng, for seamless tax transactions or visit the nearest tax office for clarification and guidance.

Mr. Olaleye, instructed that taxpayers should not make cash payments to just any tax official or non-revenue collector, stressing that the tax administration process had been fully digitalised, revealing that there are 36 tax offices, including Border Tax Office, across the State where professionals are available to assist taxpayers experiencing difficulties with tax transactions.

He further stated that the new tax reforms had provided relief for low-income earners, who were no longer heavily burdened by taxation, while placing greater emphasis on high-net-worth individuals to ensure fairness and equity in the tax system.