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Food critic Opeyemi Famakin shares how he got billed ₦80 million for taxes

  • Food critic Opeyemi Famakin has disclosed that he was billed ₦80 million for taxes by the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS).
    • In an interview with ‘With Chude’ podcast, Opeyemi Famakin discussed his career and financial journey as a food critic, revealing that LIRS contacted him after a viral earnings post.

    Food critic Opeyemi Famakin has disclosed that he was assessed ₦80 million in taxes by the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS).

    In a recent interview on the ‘With Chude’ podcast, Famakin shared insights into his career and financial experiences as a food critic. He mentioned that LIRS contacted him via email shortly after he gained significant attention for claiming that he earns ₦9 million even during a less profitable week.

    He noted that his public disclosure regarding his financial situation attracted the scrutiny of the authorities.

    He said:

    “LIRS sent me an email o, they billed me 80 million naira, I paid it o, I pay my tax now. However, I would never talk about my finances again. It was like play, two days after I mentioned my finances they sent me an email.

    “Even though I told them ‘allegedly,’ they said no. A whole 80 million naira but let’s not discuss it. I am now a proud taxpayer. Literally, today I texted my accountant to pay this month’s tax. So LIRS, I pay tax now o.”

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