SUBMARINE: Yes we must pay our taxes just as Jesus instructed us. But may I ask the ogun state govt, the air they breath do they pay for it.? Lets be wise enough to avoid unknowing showing ungratefulness to God.

tallceejay:

I beg to say this...with all due respect. Your account is so one sided..."in the course of discussion,our men were beaten blue black and our equipment were destroyed" will anyone just started being anoda blue black in the course of a discussion??

I've witnessed a visitation by tax officials, I'd say they r arguable d worst set of people to deal with! People think VIO is wicked ?? Wait and meet with diz tax guys!

No doubt, taxes must be paid. Even the bible advices that. I'd say, someone was provoked and it ensused in physical assault, both parties were wrong.

maggilove: Please lets mind the words of our mouth, its possible those people did it in their own jurisdiction. Oyedepo might not know anything about it, the staff of the school are to blame in this case.

SUBMARINE: Must u guys insult me because of my opinion. Those insulting me did I say they shouldnt pay tax.? No, what I did is to appeal to the govt to see religious bodies as partners in development and probably insist they provide affordable best of services...

plusfield: I have come to notice that once their's a slight altercation or news involving a church of God, we(especially christians) are quick to pass negative judgment on that church. It is more saddening that you can hardly see a muslim make such derogatory comments on islamic clerics and alfas,they respect their leaders. Because of this our new found attitude towards the church,journalists now look for negative scoops that will create sensational headlines for them. Please let's not take this grace too far. Let's atleast copy the muslims on respect for their leaders.
Reading this news piece,it was the school authorities that attacked the state officials but when the chairman read the press statement,he had to include the church as part of those that attacked them just to make more headline and attract wider attention.
I am most certain that these tax officials like every other government agency had gone there exhibitting a high level of high handedness. In Lagos,you see them everywhere,Lastma,kai, even local govt touts who now impound cars too. Its as if they can do and undo once they have a little government backing. They are the accuser,judge and abitter once you fall into their trap.Ogun state seems to be getting worse in this by the day.
Let's not be quick to judge without hearing the side of the school authorities(not even the church). Let's not be quick to drag the church's name into the mud.

plusfield: I have come to notice that once their's a slight altercation or news involving a church of God, we(especially christians) are quick to pass negative judgment on that church. It is more saddening that you can hardly see a muslim make such derogatory comments on islamic clerics and alfas,they respect their leaders. Because of this our new found attitude towards the church,journalists now look for negative scoops that will create sensational headlines for them. Please let's not take this grace too far. Let's atleast copy the muslims on respect for their leaders.
Reading this news piece,it was the school authorities that attacked the state officials but when the chairman read the press statement,he had to include the church as part of those that attacked them just to make more headline and attract wider attention.
I am most certain that these tax officials like every other government agency had gone there exhibitting a high level of high handedness. In Lagos,you see them everywhere,Lastma,kai, even local govt touts who now impound cars too. Its as if they can do and undo once they have a little government backing. They are the accuser,judge and abitter once you fall into their trap.Ogun state seems to be getting worse in this by the day.
Let's not be quick to judge without hearing the side of the school authorities(not even the church). Let's not be quick to drag the church's name into the mud.

metti:
Overbearing attitude in developed world? That is not true, the have laid down rules for such matters and they are guided in a civil manner by the rules. You dare not manhandle the person or cart away his properties. He still has some right despite the offence.

SUBMARINE: Although Christ told us to pay our tax, I believe a wise govt should avoid taxing businesses of religious organizations, seeing it as their way of apprenciating God's mercy.

Delafruita: how did his asset become so large?irrespective of how large his assets are,should the government be deprived of its due?besides acording to the report below,they owed for over 7years.so in seven years,daddy G. O never bothers to know that a school founded by his church which charges almost 200,000 naira for a JSS1 student hasnt paid taxes.

"What they owed is below two million naira,it is from 2003 to 2010.We have sent several notices to them.The first one was in 2010 followed by that of 2011 and the last was in May 2013.Our men were explaining to them when some personnel including their legal officer and accountant came out and in the course of discussion,our men were beaten blue black and our equipment were destroyed"

Originalsly: Name me a country in which you can refuse the revenue authority from going through any business records? ...to assault an agent would be asking for a long time in prison...to detain them you would more likely be facing kidnapping and many more charges...to destroy the state property is even more charges. The wrath of the state will be on you and prison will be your home for years and years to come. But here we are...no charges filed. Is the State afraid of the Church? Is the Church above the law?

99cent:


This attitude from people like you is what makes Nigeria corrupt.
So Dangote should now go and open church or mosque so that he can avoid taxes on his business?

spongeback: Expect there big daddy to praise there actions, after all the violent will take it by force.

Delafruita: VIO once took my car down to their office for a rather ridiculous reason and I had to pay a hefty fine and produce my tax clearance.however,they were just doing their job.if I had avoided that ridiculous reason,they would have had no case.point is the tax guys were doin their job

NO LONG TIN:


Which equipment?? Pencil and biros?

You sent them mail several times urging them to pay their bills, if they refused as you claimed, why didn't you report to the police since they broke Ogun state's tax law(s)??

Instead you sent the taxman to the school to do what?? Collect it on the spot?? Really?? The school is supposed to count 2million then hand it over to them??

In my own opinion, also considering we are in Nigeria, I believe they wanted bribe, they went to collect bribe from the school. If that isn't the case, I can't think of any reason why those men would go to the school to collect tax if the school refused to pay it after several letters, will they change their minds on seeing the men......... A reasonable person /government would have involved/reported to the police, since the school broke the law instead of sending touts!!

How did you get here? Did someone leave your cage open?

AdoreKIZITO: you're jealous... Sorry 4 u

koonbey: After taxing the "Sheep" to build the School,charging obscene amounts there;they begin giving "holy Ghost Slap"s to Government Officials who come to collect what is due unto the Government.

plusfield: I have come to notice that once their's a slight altercation or news involving a church of God, we(especially christians) are quick to pass negative judgment on that church. It is more saddening that you can hardly see a muslim make such derogatory comments on islamic clerics and alfas,they respect their leaders. Because of this our new found attitude towards the church,journalists now look for negative scoops that will create sensational headlines for them. Please let's not take this grace too far. Let's atleast copy the muslims on respect for their leaders.
Reading this news piece,it was the school authorities that attacked the state officials but when the chairman read the press statement,he had to include the church as part of those that attacked them just to make more headline and attract wider attention.
I am most certain that these tax officials like every other government agency had gone there exhibitting a high level of high handedness. In Lagos,you see them everywhere,Lastma,kai, even local govt touts who now impound cars too. Its as if they can do and undo once they have a little government backing. They are the accuser,judge and abitter once you fall into their trap.Ogun state seems to be getting worse in this by the day.
Let's not be quick to judge without hearing the side of the school authorities(not even the church). Let's not be quick to drag the church's name into the mud. And those christians who blindly argue that churches must pay tax, how often do you see talks about mosques or alfas paying tax by muslims?

Xriss: Jesus never asked Christians to pay tithe but Pastor must collect tithe, first fruit and seed........

Jesus asked Christians to pay tax but Pastor will disobey and fight the government........

....but people will never study and follow God's word.....they will be following pastor

plusfield: I have come to notice that once their's a slight altercation or news involving a church of God, we(especially christians) are quick to pass negative judgment on that church. It is more saddening that you can hardly see a muslim make such derogatory comments on islamic clerics and alfas,they respect their leaders. Because of this our new found attitude towards the church,journalists now look for negative scoops that will create sensational headlines for them. Please let's not take this grace too far. Let's atleast copy the muslims on respect for their leaders.
Reading this news piece,it was the school authorities that attacked the state officials but when the chairman read the press statement,he had to include the church as part of those that attacked them just to make more headline and attract wider attention.
I am most certain that these tax officials like every other government agency had gone there exhibitting a high level of high handedness. In Lagos,you see them everywhere,Lastma,kai, even local govt touts who now impound cars too. Its as if they can do and undo once they have a little government backing. They are the accuser,judge and abitter once you fall into their trap.Ogun state seems to be getting worse in this by the day.
Let's not be quick to judge without hearing the side of the school authorities(not even the church). Let's not be quick to drag the church's name into the mud. And those christians who blindly argue that churches must pay tax, how often do you see talks about mosques or alfas paying tax by muslims?

Xriss:


After sending several mails without reply, the tax officials have every right to physically go there to inform the school authorities incase the letters sent didn't arrive,..... In developed countries, people are sometimes paid to serve court notices personally and get a pix of the notice being served.

Keep you opinion to yourself because it is one of many possibilities.....when looking for fact opinions become like the azzhole, everybody has got one and we don't want to know how yours looks like.....

The people who went are government officials like the police and not touts.....they are men doing their jobs and God loves them like he loves your pastor....... if you feel okay calling people touts then what do we call your pastor who prides in slapping children and your church workers who beat up people......even if they were touts no one should be attacked by so called Christians in a so called church......

BY THEIR FRUITS WE SHALL KNOW THEM

NO LONG TIN:


Are you Trying to confuse me??

1. Did the touts sorry taxmen go to the school or church?? I. E. Did the alleged attack occur in the church or school?? Are you putting the church to garner sympathy/support??

2. They claimed their equipment were destroyed, abeg which Kian equipment taxmen they carry? Biro and pencil?

3. Do you honestly think they went to serve notice to the school with their 'equipment '?? I'm sure they went to cause trouble, because no one beats somebody for delivering notice/letters.

Anyway, as I said before if they went to inform them of their tax default either verbally or written, they would never have been attacked except they go do another thing like bribe or arresting people!

freddycuga: We should not be ignorant of issues that affect national development.
Let's see who's ignorant.....


(1) All over the world, schools and churches are seen as public trust. this is why they don't pay tax. the government can only take tax from the salary of workers but not the school. However, the Ogun State govenment wants to collect tax from schools, which is wrong
Are you sane?? A school that charges almost 200k as fees is nothing but a BUSINESS VENTURE and should be appropriately taxed. After collecting outrageous fees you want the school to be exempted from taxes, You're a THIEF!!

Besides where is "all over the world"??

How many countries have you been to you this senseless sheepie!!

(2) No matter the situation, we must never speak ill of any prophet of God. Let God punish his anointed.
Another senseless thought from your rotten brain. Man of God my black A55..

Many people have died because what they said or wrote down; please, do not be a victim
people die every other day including Men of God... so zip it!!

SUBMARINE: Yes we must pay our taxes just as Jesus instructed us. But may I ask the ogun state govt, the air they breath do they pay for it.? Lets be wise enough to avoid unknowing showing ungratefulness to God.

Kingscee: NO!!!!!!!!!! Nobody fight for our God almighty, but our heavenly father fight for himself. Not like our M.U.S.L.I.M people who fight 4 dem god.

tallceejay:

I beg to say this...with all due respect. Your account is so one sided..."in the course of discussion,our men were beaten blue black and our equipment were destroyed" will anyone just started being anoda blue black in the course of a discussion??

I've witnessed a visitation by tax officials, I'd say they r arguable d worst set of people to deal with! People think VIO is wicked ?? Wait and meet with diz tax guys!

No doubt, taxes must be paid. Even the bible advices that. I'd say, someone was provoked and it ensused in physical assault, both parties were wrong.

Akamu and Stew:

You churchies are so dumb I swear.....