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Taxpayer fundamentals
What tax is, why it matters, who pays it and how it supports the development of Cross River State.
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What is tax?What tax is, why it is compulsory and how it funds public services.Read articleWhy do we pay tax?How tax turns contributions into services, opportunities and development.Read articleWho is a taxpayer?Individuals, businesses and organisations that may have a tax obligation.Read articleWhat types of tax do we pay?PAYE, VAT, Withholding Tax, Company Income Tax and other taxes you may come across.Read articleWhat is a Tax Identification Number (TIN)?What a TIN is, who gets one and why it is not the same as a payment reference.Read articleJRB, NRS and CRIRS tax IDs: which one do you need?How the national, federal and state tax IDs relate and which one applies to you.Read articleYour rights and responsibilities as a taxpayerWhat you are entitled to as a taxpayer and what the law expects of you.Read articleWhat happens if you don't pay your tax?The consequences of unpaid tax and what to do if you already owe.Read article