The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Domestic Tax Department has successfully concluded a week-long training program aimed at enhancing the capabilities andknowledge of its tax auditors. The training covered key topics such as filing procedures, payment processes, penalties, enforcement actions, among others.
Tax auditors from various sections and divisions within the Domestic Tax Department participated in the comprehensive training, which focused on equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to stay updated on current trends in tax auditing and accounting.
At the closing ceremony, LRA Commissioner General,James Dorbor Jallah, encouraged the tax auditors to embrace continuous learning to enrich their skill sets and expand their job knowledge. He underscored the importance of their role in fostering revenue growth and urged them to carry out their duties with diligence and integrity.
“Let me encourage you to take interest in learning as it is an essential tool for growth and self-development. And for the work you do as tax auditors, enhancing your skill set becomes a necessary requirement, which I urge you to always do.”
Commissioner General Jallah emphasized that enhancing the skills of tax auditors is crucial forimproving work output and ensuring better service delivery to taxpayers. He commended the tax auditors for their commitment to their responsibilities and assured them of the LRA’s support in providing the necessary tools to enhance their effectiveness.
Assistant Commissioner for Medium Tax Division,Sebastain A. Weah, in an earlier statement highlighted the proactive engagement with tax auditors as part of the organization’s dedication to fostering continued improvement among its staff. This commitment is aimed at ensuring optimal performance in revenue collection and domestic resource mobilization efforts.
The LRA remains committed to advancing staff capacities and knowledge expansion, contributing to the overall growth in domestic resource mobilization and improving taxpayers’ experience.