Politics
Breaking news: Enugu State Internal Revenue Service Implements Controversial Tax on Deceased Bodies
In a surprising new policy, the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service has announced that owners of deceased individuals will now be subject to a tax if the body is not buried within 24 hours. The regulation stipulates a daily fee of 40 Naira for every day the body remains unburied.
This unprecedented move, described as the “Bill for the Living and Bill for the Dead,” has sparked widespread criticism and concern among residents. Many are questioning the ethical implications of taxing the deceased and the families grieving their loss.
Critics argue that this tax adds an unnecessary financial burden on families during an already difficult time, while supporters claim it is a step toward ensuring proper burial practices are followed in the state.
As the policy takes effect, it remains to be seen how the public will respond and whether there will be any changes in the wake of this controversial decision.
What is your thoughts about this Bill for the Living and Bill for the Dead, in Enugu state?