Finance Bill 2020: Nigerians don't need TIN to operate bank account - Presidency

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The Presidency has disclosed that the Finance Bill 2022 has not mandated Nigerians to have a Tax Identification Number, TIN, before operating a bank

The Finance Bill 2022 is currently before the Senate and House of Representatives.

DAILY POST learnt from the source who was involved in the drafting of the bill some of the proposed change under the bill.According to the source: “Capital gains tax at the rate of 5% to be applicable on disposal of shares in a Nigerian company worth N500m or more in any 12 consecutive months except where the proceed is reinvested in the shares of any Nigerian company within the same year of assessment. Partial re-investment will attract tax proportionately.

“Capital allowance claimable on an asset is limited to the portion used for generating taxable profits. Assets partially used to generate taxable income will be eligible for pro-rata capital allowance except where the proportion of non-taxable income does not exceed 20% of the total income of the company.

“Withholding tax on interest earned from a unit trust to be treated as final tax. Only WHT on dividend is currently treated as final tax for local companies. “Deductible life assurance premium for personal income tax purposes to exclude a contract for deferred annuity.

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