Jigawa State Internal Revenue Service

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AGENCY OVERVIEW

The Jigawa State Internal Revenue Service (JIRS) is the Government of Jigawa State’s statutory agency mandated to assess, collect, manage, and account for all Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). The Service plays a critical role in supporting governance, financing public services, and advancing the economic transformation of the State.

Established under the Jigawa State Revenue Administration Law, JIRS consolidates revenue administration under a single authority to enhance efficiency, block leakages, strengthen enforcement, and improve taxpayer compliance. The agency is committed to fairness, transparency, and a taxpayer-friendly approach anchored in modern ICT-driven practices.

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Vision

To be a leading, efficient, and taxpayer-friendly revenue service, driving economic growth and enhancing Jigawa State’s Internally Generated Revenue.

Mission

To maximize revenue collection through transparent, efficient, and technology-driven administration, supported by good governance, a skilled workforce, and strategic stakeholder partnerships for sustainable development.

Mandate

  • Assess, collect, and account for all taxes, levies, and fees due to the State.
  • Enforce tax laws and regulations within Jigawa State.
  • Promote voluntary compliance through public education and engagement.
  • Provide accurate revenue data to support evidence-based fiscal planning.

Strategic Objectives

  1. Strengthen assessment, compliance, and enforcement to increase IGR.
  2. Modernize revenue administration through digital transformation.
  3. Improve taxpayer services and the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM).
  4. Build institutional capacity through strong systems, staffing, and governance.
  5. Promote transparency, accountability, and strong financial controls.

Our Services

Direct Assessment

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Personal Income Tax

Personal Income Tax is tax that is levied on the income of individuals who are either in employment or are engaged in their own business. The Tax encompasses both PAYE and Direct Assessment.

Withholding Tax

These are taxes paid on contract awarded by establishments; It can also be defined as a government requirement for the payer of an item of income to withhold or deduct tax from the payment, and pay that tax to the government.

Capital Gain Tax

Capital Gains Tax is backed by the Capital Gains Tax Act, Cap. 354, LFN 1990. It is the taxation of capital gains accruing on the disposal of assets. 10% of the gain from the sales of a fixed asset

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Pay As You Earn (PAYE) is a provision under the Personal Income Tax Act, 2004 (as amended) and it is the taxation of income of individuals derived from employment. This income includes salaries, wages, bonuses, allowances and benefits in kind.

Stamp Duties Tax

The power to collect Stamp Duties by the State Tax Authority is enshrined in Section 4(2) where the State is given the power to  collect the duties in respect of instruments executed between persons or individuals at such rates to be imposed or charged as may be agreed with the Federal Government.

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JIGTAS — Jigawa Tax Administration System

JIGTAS is the Service’s flagship digital platform, automating taxpayer registration, assessment, payments, audits, and reporting. It enhances efficiency, simplifies compliance, and ensures transparency throughout the tax administration cycle.

Key Features

  • Digital taxpayer registration & profiling
  • E-filing and multiple payment channels
  • Automated assessment & computation
  • Audit and compliance case management
  • GRM ticketing and gender-responsive tracking
  • Management dashboards and statutory reporting
  • API integration with banks, MDAs, and business registries

 

Benefits

  • Improved compliance and revenue performance
  • Reduced leakages and faster reconciliations
  • Enhanced taxpayer experience and turnaround time
  • Full traceability and robust data security controls

 

  1. Jigawa Engagement and Enlightenment (Tax) Team

The Engagement and Enlightenment Team is JIRS’s communication and public-education arm responsible for strengthening tax literacy, building trust, and enhancing voluntary compliance across the State. The Team conducts grassroots outreach, media campaigns, town halls, and stakeholder engagements to promote awareness of tax reforms, rights, and obligations.

Core Functions

  • Taxpayer education and awareness
  • Stakeholder engagement (MDAs, BMOs, CSOs, LGAs)
  • Public enlightenment through radio, TV, social media, and community mobilization
  • GRM support, complaints routing, and feedback management
  • Behavioral change sensitization to promote voluntary compliance

Key Achievements

  • Improved public understanding of tax policies and processes
  • Increased visibility and adoption of JIGITAS
  • Stronger community-government trust
  • Progressive growth in compliance culture
  1. Organizational Structure

Governing Council / Board
→ Executive Chairman / Chief Executive

Directorates & Units

  • Directorate of Operations
    • Assessment Unit
    • Audit & Investigations Unit
    • Compliance & Enforcement
    • Taxpayer Services & Education
  • Directorate of Revenue Accounts / Government Business
    • Collections Unit
    • Government Business
  • Directorate of Road Taxes
  • Directorate of Administration & Finance
    • Human Resources
    • Finance & Accounts
  • Research, Policy & Planning
  • Procurement & Supply Chain
  • Legal Services & Secretariat (Board Secretary)