On behalf of the Bayelsa State Board of Internal Revenue, we specially felicitate with all taxpayers, the Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Corporate & Multi-National institutions, businessmen & women, artisans, traders & the general public, who by your full and timely tax and levy remittance, have contributed in shoring up the internally generated revenues of Government, thereby leading to the all-round development of Bayelsa State. While commending you all for partnering with the State Government to extend the frontiers of infrastructural & human development in all spheres, we enjoin you to continue in that light, promising that this year promises a more robust & fulfilling relationship between the Board & taxpayers. We pray for continued peace & progress in the State, even as we wish all Bayelsans God’s love and protection always.


Management

Collection and Revenue Reporting

The Collection and Revenue Reporting Unit is saddled with the responsibilities of:

  • Tracking the collection of internally generated revenue and state taxes.
  • Reconciling and accounting for internally generated revenue.
Mr. Audy Moningha Anthony is the Exective Director, Collections and Revenue Reporting Unit.

Compliance and Enforcement

The Compliance Department:

  • Ensures compliance to State tax and revenue laws.
  • Investigates and audit taxpayers as required.
  • Provides legal support to tax compliance and enforcement initiatives.
Mr. James Agari is the Exective Director, Compliance and Enforcement.

Auditing

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Assessment

The Assessment unit is in charge of:

  • Coordinating the assessment of all types of taxes payable to the State.
  • Directly overseeing the operations of Area Tax Offices.
Mr. Freeman Isowo is the Exective Director, Assessment.

Finance and Administration

The Finance and Administration Department has the responsiblity of:

  • Maintaining the books of accounts book of the service.
  • Coordinating overhead expenditure for service.
  • Administering and managing Personnel matters - appointments, promotions, welfare, trainings, etc.
  • Overseeing procurement, supplies and store management.
  • Acting as secretariat for the Tender Board.
The Permanent Secretary, Engr. B. K. Yeri oversees this department.

Tax Regulations

Planning, Research and Statistics

This department is responsible for:

  • Preparing and controlling budget for the Internal Revenue Service.
  • Formulating and implementing State tax policies.
  • Recommending and coordinating tax reform initiatives.
  • Collating and maintaining statistical data on tax and internally generated revenue for the State.
  • Providing IT support to the Service.

Annual Returns e-Filing

You can now file your Annual Returns online by downloading the Annual Returns template and sending the updated version to: annualreturns@bir.by.gov.ng as an attachment. Also attach other supporting documents(proof of payment and a cover letter duly addressed to The Executive Chairman, Bayelsa State Board of Internal Revenue, Revenue House, Lambert Eradiri Road, P.M.B. 59, Onopa, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State)

kindly note that only annual returns duly sealed and stamped by a licensed chartered Tax Practitioner will be accepted in line with extant regulations.

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Regulation for the prohibition of Private Consultants/Agents from the Assessment and Collection of Personal Income Tax 2021

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