Manual for nigerian election officials 2015 tax return

The 9 biggest political casualties of the 2015 nigerian. Figure 1 map of 2015 presidential election the breakdown of the 2015 election results show that buhari won in 21 states of the federation, while jonathan won in 15 states and the federal capital territory fct. Introduction 6 the ndi election observation mission 6 the new government and the crisis of legitimacy 7 the nigerian elections in the regional context 8. Nigeria made history in its 2015 presidential elections. The nigerian 2015 general elections witnessed the use of electronic voters register.

A clear indication of the value and reputation of the global pwc brand is provided by the results of a recent report on the. Mwangi kimenyi recaps this election, its significance, and what. This paper investigates comparative study of 2011 and 2015 presidential elections in nigeria with specific focuson the fourth republic, from the comparative analysis perspectives. Self assessment tax return forms and helpsheets for the current tax year.

The 2015 nigerian general elections nkwachukwu orji, 2015. Since 1990, the irs has processed more than 1 billion e led tax returns safely and securely. The elections will be conducted by nigerias election management body, the independent national electoral commission inec. Voters elected the president and members to the house of representatives and the senate.

Pdf a framework for electronic voting in nigeria researchgate. If you are asked if you want to e le, just give it a try. The election was generally acclaimed by domestic and. Mar 28, 2015 media in category nigerian general election, 2015 the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Eu eom nigeria 2015 final report 22 july2 european union. A married filing separate tax return may need to be secured from the spouse claiming to have signed under duress if a return is required for the. The federation comprises 36 states and 1 federal capital territory, where the capital, abuja, is located. For tax purposes, a person is a resident if he or she lives in nigeria permanently, intends to take up residence or is in the country for more than 183 days over a 12month period. Election officials were more than two hours late in some places, and malfunctioning electronic registration machines part of a new. The incumbent president, goodluck jonathan sought his second and final term. The real cost of the 2015 general elections also borders on security. Most important, ndi would like to thank the nigerian people for their.

Feb 27, 2009 how do i file tax return in nigeria answered by a verified tax professional we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Nigeria to postpone elections to fight boko haram world. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. The nigerian election explained the wall street journal.

Nigerians vote in a presidential election on march 28. Eu election observation mission eom monitoring results of the governmentowned nigerian television authority nta and federal radio corporation of nigeria frcn, the two leading media networks with the widest coverage, showed that both provided extensive exposure to the pdp and its officials the president and federal government. Owner of accessible and barrierfree home tax credit for individuals 01012018 present. On march 28, 2015, nigeria held its fifth presidential election since the end of military rule. Thus, the electoral process in nigeria, characterized by vote buying, vote rigging and outright violence.

For example, the new law provided for the declaration of results at each polling unit, better screening of election officials, and separation of the federal and state electoral cycles. The nigerian public should remain resilient in its support for democracy and avoid any action that would reverse the progress achieved in 2015. Presidential election day in nigeria time and date. While the vote of the southwest remained virtually constant evidenced by 4. Apr 01, 2015 the governments military campaign against the group has often been brutal as well, with officials and witnesses in the north describing mass killings of civilians by nigerian soldiers. Instructions on how to file a 2015 irs or state tax return are outlined below. Officials in president goodluck jonathans administration have been calling for a postponement. Mar 28, 2015 president goodluck jonathan is facing off in this tight race against former military ruler muhammadu buhari in the first election in nigerian history where an opposition candidate has a realistic. Stakeholder democracy network has been working in the niger delta for over 10. General elections were held in nigeria on 23 february 2019 to elect the president, vice president, house of representatives and the senate. Media in category nigerian general election, 2015 the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Irs news and published guidance get the latest news and research official federal tax guidance.

The audit system the electoral authorities of conducting an election, deliver. Learn how to make changes to your tax return, resolve disputes and submit payments. Final ndi report on nigerias 2007 elections table of contents i. The elections were first scheduled to be held on 14 february 2015. Pvc card holders who vote in 2015 will decide the outcomes of the elections. President goodluck jonathan is facing off in this tight race against former military ruler muhammadu buhari in the first election in nigerian history where an opposition candidate has a. In nigerias election, muhammadu buhari defeats goodluck. Ballot paper arrived late in several areas and many of the new digital voting card readers also encountered problems.

Nigerias president goodluck jonathan turned up saturday to accredit himself and his wife patience for his re election bid but problems with new voting technology forced to him to temporarily abandon his plans. During the year inec conducted the presidential election, national assembly elections, state house assembly elections, and local elections in all 36 states plus the fct, as well as gubernatorial elections in 30 states. The elections had initially been scheduled for 16 february, but the electoral commission postponed the vote by a week at 03. The governments military campaign against the group has often been brutal as well, with officials and witnesses in the north describing mass killings of civilians by nigerian soldiers. Jun 26, 2015 in 2015, they displayed the power to hold elected officials accountable by voting them in or out of office. Following is a list of tax returns and forms showing file source, tax class, master file tax account codes, and document codes.

General elections were held in nigeria on 28 and 29 march 2015, the fifth quadrennial election to be held since the end of military rule in 1999. Nigerias 2015 presidential election council on foreign. Nigerias president, goodluck jonathan, and his rival muhammadu buhari were running neck and neck on monday after the first phase of results. In january 2015, janice opened her own office located at 2751 waldham road, pleasant hill, nm 885. Happy new government, at least in the camp of the opposition and gen buhari supporters. Interim statement on the nigeria presidential and national assembly. Nigeria conducted general election in 2015, its fth election since the countrys return to constitutional democracy in 1999. The saturday february 14, 2015 presidential election is not going to be deadlock. Nigeriaworld feature article special prophetic revelation. In fact, not a few souls perished in preelection violence, even as the situation got worse during the polls in some parts of the federation.

The third amendment, electoral amendment act, 2015 contains a wide range of. Each election year, thousands of state and local government entities hire workers to conduct primary and general elections. The policy will now be endorsed by the national economic council to recognize the federal system of government given the application of the policy to all tiers of government. Officials decided on saturday to push back the 2015 nigerian election results and extend voting by at least a day voting in nigeria faced several problems. Comparative study of 2011 and 2015 presidential elections.

In 2006, the nigerian federal senate firmly upheld the twoterm presidential. Mar 31, 2015 results show that general muhammadu buhari of the all progressives congress apc party will be declared nigerias next president. Requirements and steps for electronicfiling of tax returns requirements and steps for electronicfiling of tax returns on july 27, 2015 12. Lga of oyo state in southwestern part of the country is used as a case. Nigeria tensely awaits first results in closely fought election. If youre sending a tax return for the 2015 to 2016 tax year or earlier, get forms from the national archives. Most tax return preparers are now required to use irs e le. Hello, you will need to file a return for the income you earned while a nonresident of nigeria a foreigner who enters nigeria to take up employment normally becomes a resident on arrival. Nbcs alex smith joins to talk about the nigerian governments decision to postpone the upcoming election. Buharis victory in nigerian election has global significance. Form 1040 department of the treasury internal revenue service 99 u. The 2015 elections were historic, with the opposition winning for the first time. Since the democratic openings of the 1990s, african countries have often witnessed the refusal of incumbents to respect term limits and the declining quality of elections.

Violence early warning system for nigerian elections, 2015. This law library of congress report analyzes electoral law in nigeria, particularly the legal. Jul 04, 2015 while the vote of the southwest remained virtually constant evidenced by 4. The real cost of the 2015 general elections encomium. Figure 02 analysis of 2015 election petitions led by zones. Prepare and efile your 2019 taxes by april 15, 2020. You have to submit your annual self assement of cit, cgt, edt and nitdl tax returns of each years within january 31 st december 31 st tax plans are published each year by firs federal inland revenue service. Campaigning for the federal and state level elections took place concurrently, with large. Channels television updated february 7, 2015 the independent national electoral commission in nigeria inec has announced a shift in the general elections dates to march 28 and april 11. In the march 2829 th vote, deemed mostly free and fair, muhammadu buhari became the first opposition leader to eject an incumbent. Building on that experience, they can, through active engagement and vigilance, further strengthen the connection between democracy and good governance. The plethora of cases emanating from the 2015 elections demands for total electronic voting system as the only panacea for credible, free and fair election in nigeria.

It is no accident that apc continues to shout the mantra get your pvc card. Its coast in the south is located on the gulf of guinea in the atlantic ocean. The high level of success of nigerias 2015 general elections was. Governor of katsina state, as its candidate to contest the presidential elections. Mar 29, 2015 officials decided on saturday to push back the 2015 nigerian election results and extend voting by at least a day. Cit, cgt, edt and nitdl has to be returned for the end of previous 6 months annual year. Nigerian refugees in cameroon and 2,700 in chad baiyewu 2014. Mar 30, 2015 women from nigerias rivers state protest alleged irregularities in voting in the weekends election, at port harcourt on march 30, 2015. Requirements and steps for electronicfiling of tax returns.

Results show that general muhammadu buhari of the all progressives congress apc party will be declared nigerias next president. Boko haram extremists disrupt nigerian election usa today. Nigeria in need of electronic voting system vanguard news. While the inec guidelines and manual for election officials include.

The economist explains how nigeria won its first democratic. A nigerian friend recently posted on facebook a video of buhari being interviewed on the bbcs hard talk after he lost the presidential election in 2004. According to inec, a person may choose to travel to his lga or state of origin to register ibid. Wsj looks at the key players, the threat of boko haram and what the result could mean for a. Mar 31, 2015 buharis victory in nigerian election has global significance march 31, 2015 7. Mar 31, 2015 the nigerian opposition leader, muhammadu buhari, has swept to victory in the countrys presidential election, a political earthquake that inflicted the first defeat on an incumbent in the. The federal executive council, the highest executive decision making organ in nigeria, yesterday approved a new national tax policy for the country. Consequently, this year 2015, as nigerians are still celebrating a new year, in the next six to eight weeks, they will also be clapping and highfiving one another. Nigeria has a bicameral national assembly consisting of the senate with 109 seats and the house of representatives with 360 seats. Problems and prospects of the evoting option idike, adeline nnenna, a. Nigeria tensely awaits first results in closely fought. The 2015 elections again may precipitate violence that could destabilize nigeria, and washington has even less leverage in abuja than it did in 2011.

You can no longer efile a 2015 federal or state tax return anywhere. Nigerian president quits voting station after tech glitch. Final ndi report on nigerias 2007 elections acknowledgements the national democratic institute ndi would like to thank the coleaders of its. Tax return problem janice morgan, age 24, is singl. The breakdown of the 2015 election results show that buhari won in 21 states of the federation. According to the inecs manual for the 2015 elections, on election. Thus, through the use of comparative theoryunfolds the causes responsible. There have been reports of violence across the nation, which have resulted in loss of lives and property. Women from nigerias rivers state protest alleged irregularities in voting in the weekends election, at port harcourt on march 30, 2015.

An election to file a joint return may only be revoked before the due date of the return, including extensions. With the high rewards of office at stake in any nigerian election, the politicisation of regional and religious identities. Mar 31, 2015 muhammadu buhari took a significant lead over the nigerian president, goodluck jonathan, on monday night with half of the results declared in a fiercely contested general election. The introduction of manual register in the middle of the polling raised tension of the failure of the card readers system, but the. The 2015 nigerian general elections 83 the electoral process will reassure losers of the possibility of victory in future elections, and in this way, will transform politics into a game. Tax return problem janice morgan, age 24, is single and has no dependents. Few women got elective positions during the 2015 general elections. The president is elected by qualified plurality vote to serve a 4year term. Nigeria presidential and national assembly elections the. Requirements and procedures to obtain a voter card. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. The 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria vests the power and authority. File actual tax return and pay balance of tax for 2015 year of assessment. There was evidence military and security services intimidated voters, electoral officials, and election observers.