By Godgift Harris
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), has recorded a landmark achievement in domestic revenue mobilization.
The latest development reinforced the Authority central role in driving Liberia’s fiscal stability and national development.
At a press conference held on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the LRA Headquarters, the Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah, announced that the Authority generated approximately US$818 million in domestic revenue for 2025, exceeding the approved national target of US$804.6 million by US$13.4 million.
The performance represents the highest domestic revenue collection ever recorded in Liberia’s history.
The milestone marks a major victory for economic governance, and underscores the LRA’s mandate to mobilize domestic revenue in a sustainable, transparent and lawful manner.
Since its establishment, the Authority has implemented wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening compliance, modernizing tax administration, and building public confidence in revenue governance.
Jallah said when the 2024 and 2025 revenue targets were set, there were skepticisms.
However, the LRA not only met expectations, but surpassed national targets for two consecutive years, demonstrating institutional resilience, and growing efficiency.
The 2025 outturn exceeds the 2024 collection of US$699 million by more than US$119 million, signaling strong momentum in domestic resource mobilization efforts.
“This is more than a statistical success. It is clear evidence that when public institutions are guided by discipline, professionalism, and integrity, they can deliver meaningful results for the Liberian people.”
Remarkably, the achievement was realized despite significant operational constraints, including limited financial resources, logistics, and human capacity.
Jallah said, the LRA has consistently “done more with less,” making the record-breaking performance even more noteworthy.
He extended profound gratitude to Almighty God, and paid glowing tribute to the staff, whom he described as “unsung heroes.”
From headquarters to ports, borders, counties, and field offices, staff were commended for their long hours, resilience and unwavering commitment to national service.
Mr. Jallah also applauded strong collaboration with other government institutions, including officers at ports of entries, customs posts and various line ministries, agencies and commissions.
He defined domestic revenue mobilization as a shared national responsibility.
While looking ahead, the government has set an ambitious US$1.176 billion domestic revenue target for 2026.
With that target, Mr. Jallah acknowledged global and domestic economic challenges, but the LRA leadership reaffirmed its firm commitment to its mandate.
“We are not political actors; we are servants of the state. Our duty is to remain professional, evidence-based, and results-oriented,” Jallah declared.
To support the 2026 target, the LRA plans to deepen reforms, accelerate digital transformation in tax administration, expand automation and data-driven compliance systems, and modernize taxpayer services.
Future development plans
Preparations are also underway for the effective introduction and administration of Value Added Tax (VAT), alongside nationwide taxpayer education and awareness campaigns to promote compliance and inclusivity.
Meanwhile, Jallah has called for sustained government support, noting that LRA employees work nearly around the clock under demanding conditions to meet national revenue goals.
He said, staff welfare and institutional backing are critical to sustain and expand the gains.
Jallah expressed appreciation to compliant taxpayers both individuals and businesses for fulfilling their civic responsibilities
While encouraging participants in the informal sector to join the national tax system.