The Katsina State Internal Revenue Service has clarified issues surrounding informal sector revenue collection at Mai’adua Market following concerns raised by a trader, Alhaji Sani Bala Mai’adua.

In a statement signed by the Executive Chairman of KTIRS, Mohammed Isyaku, the agency said the state government has commenced the use of Point of Sale terminals to enforce the 2025 approved rates for taxes, fees and levies, which were last reviewed in 2011. The move, according to the service, is aimed at improving transparency, compliance and revenue generation for development projects across the state.

KTIRS explained that under Section 13 of the Fifth Schedule on cattle tax, local governments are authorised to collect ₦1,000 per camel or cow, ₦500 per goat or sheep, and ₦1,000 for other animals such as donkeys and horses.

The service added that the Animal Trade Tax, administered by the State Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, attracts ₦2,000 per cattle or camel, ₦2,000 per horse or donkey, and ₦500 per sheep or goat.

According to the clarification, the charges apply only to animals that are sold and are paid by the buyer. It stressed that a trailer carrying 30 cows is required to pay ₦60,000 based on the approved rate of ₦2,000 per animal, noting that there is no provision for separate loading fees of ₦20,000 or ₦40,000 per trailer.

KTIRS urged traders and the public to comply with the approved rates, noting that full details are available on its official website. The agency said the digital revenue collection system is designed to block leakages and support community development initiatives across the state.