June 06, (THEWILL) – Nollywood actress cum entrepreneur, Iyabo Ojo, has lamented how the Lagos State Government wants to destroy her business with an alleged N18 million tax request.
The mother of two took to Instagram on Monday, to share documents of a personal income tax letter and expressed her frustration with the exorbitant amount demanded by the government.
She directed her anger to Governor Sanwo-Olu and the State government, demanding an explanation for the huge tax bill.
She questioned the basis for such high personal income tax and criticised the lack of transparency in the calculation process.
The actress referred to a previous encounter where she complied with the government’s request to explain her earnings and declare her income, but received no response.
“Last time, you people asked me to come to your office, I came, you asked me to explain and declare what I earn, which I did with my tax consultant, but no, you did not respond to my letter, because you want me to pay you an outrageous amount that I do not have.”
Feeling overwhelmed by the mounting financial burden imposed on her, the mother of two raised concern about the government’s insensitivity to the challenges faced by individuals and businesses.
She questioned the contributions of the government to her life, stating, that they have contributed nothing to her.
“What have you people ever done for me as a government? Nothing!!! I have single-handedly raised my kids & so many others, plus myself without a single penny from the government”, she wrote.
