Lagos State Government has given Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo a seven days ultimatum to complete her pending over eighteen million naira tax.
Ojo was to pay a total sum of N18,640,092.00 as personal income tax within the given days as she has a tax liability of N7,376,000.00 for the year 2022 and an outstanding liability of N11,264,092 for the 2021 income year.
The state government warned that the actress’ failure to comply with the ultimatum would result in consequences.
In response to the demand, Ojo took to Instagram to express her frustration with the exorbitant amount demanded by the government.
The actress questioned the basis for such high personal income taxes and criticised the lack of transparency in the calculation process.
She referred to a previous encounter where she complied with the government’s request to explain her earnings and declare her income but received no response.
She said:
“Last time, you people asked me to come to your office, I came, you asked me to explain & declare what I earn, which I did with my tax consultant, but noooooooooooooo you did not respond to my letter, because you want me to pay you an outrageous amount that I do not have.”
The mother of two expressed the overwhelming stress that comes with trying to make ends meet single-handedly, saying that it was disheartening to see the government’s insensitivity to the challenges faced by her.
The actress said:
“What have you people ever done for me as a government? NOTHING!!! I have single-handedly raised my kids & so many others, plus myself without a single penny from the government.”
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