By: Trokon Wrepue – trokon1992seokin@gmail.com
Monrovia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, has issued a directive requiring all appointed public officials, directors, and mid-level managers to clear their outstanding property tax obligations in accordance with Liberia’s National Code of Conduct and the Revenue Code.
The Presidential Directive mandates that officials pay all due property taxes on privately owned properties, settle their Fiscal Year 2025 obligations, and address any arrears from previous years either through payment or binding agreements with the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA).
Officials are required to submit valid Tax Clearance Certificates within 60 days, with a compliance deadline set for October 31, 2025.
The Executive Mansion says the Liberia Revenue Authority, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, the Civil Service Agency, and the Bureau of State Enterprises, will oversee verification and enforcement.
Failure to comply may result in penalties, including interest charges, salary deductions, withholding of benefits, and other legal sanctions.
President Boakai also called on members of the Legislature and Judiciary to ensure their assets are free of unpaid taxes and to submit their Tax Clearance Certificates through their respective secretariats, emphasizing the need for accountability across all branches of government.
“This measure is necessary to promote fiscal accountability, transparency, and revenue integrity across government,” President Boakai said.
