President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, has issued a Presidential Directive requiring all appointed public officials, directors and mid-level managers to immediately settle their outstanding real property tax obligations.
The directive, according to a release, is in line with the National Code of Conduct and the Liberia Revenue Code.
It emphasizes that all officials must: Pay all outstanding property taxes for privately owned properties; settle tax obligations for Fiscal Year 2025; clear arrears from prior years or enter into binding payment agreements with the
Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA); Obtain and submit a valid Tax Clearance Certificate within 60 days.
The deadline for full compliance is October 31, 2025.
Meanwhile, the LRA, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), the Civil Service Agency (CSA), and the Bureau of State Enterprises (BSE), will oversee verification and enforcement.
“Failure to comply will constitute a violation of the National Code of Conduct and the
Revenue Code, attracting penalties, including interest charges, salary deductions, withholding of benefits and other sanctions as prescribed by law,” the release said.
Pres. Boakai further encouraged members of the legislature and judiciary to demonstrate equal accountability by ensuring their assets are free of encumbrances, including unpaid taxes, and by submitting their Tax Clearance Certificates through their respective secretariats.
“This measure is necessary to promote fiscal accountability, transparency, and revenue
integrity across government,” Pres. Boakai declared.