Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have been reminded to pay their real property and other applicable taxes in line with new election laws. In a letter to the House, the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) informed the lawmakers that the real property tax payment season has commenced and runs from January 1– July 2, 2017. The LRA’s information is in consonance with Article 30 (b) of the 1986 Constitution that compels citizens to honor their tax obligations, as the New Election and LRA Laws have indicated. “The NEC and LRA are collaborating to ensure that these Real Property Tax receipts or certificates are factual,” said an executive member of the LRA. An LRA staff who begged anonymity said several lawmakers owed over US$300,000 in real property taxes, including current tax obligations.

Source: Daily Observer February 15, 2017 00:56 UTC