Finance Act 2020 and its impact on employment tax
The Finance Act, 2020 amends portions of various extant tax provisions, including that of the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA). In this article, we have highlighted some of the major changes to PITA and how these impact payroll taxes with effect from 1 January 2021.
Finance Act 2020: Key changes and implications
President Muhammed Buhari, on 31 December 2020, signed the Finance Act 2020 (“the Act”) alongside the 2021 Appropriation Act into law. This reaffirms the Federal Government of Nigeria’s commitment to enact fiscal policy annually, alongside the passage of the annual budget into law (i.e. enactment of Appropriation Act) and aligns with global best practice.