Koroba-Lake Kopiago DDA remits K1 million GST to IRC

The Koroba-Lake Kopiago District Development Authority [DDA] has presented a K1 million cheque to the Internal Revenue Commission [IRC] in Tari, Hela Province, as part payment of its outstanding 10 percent Goods and Services Tax [GST] obligations.

Under GST requirements, payments must be remitted by the 21st of each month. Since the establishment of the IRC office in Tari, the Koroba-Lake Kopiago DDA is the first district authority to settle its outstanding tax liability.

Speaking during the handover at the IRC office in Tari, DDA Chief Executive Officer Stanley Kotange said the payment was delayed due to issues separating the authority’s Operating and Project accounts.

“The KLK DDA was supposed to remit K4 million, but we are now paying K1 million. Once IRC completes the account separation, we will settle the remaining balance,” Mr Kotange said.

Mr Kotange stressed that under the chairmanship of MP William Bando, the DDA remains committed to full compliance with tax remittances and supports the strict collection measures enforced by IRC.

“I thank IRC and its team for setting up an office in Tari. This has significantly cut costs for the KLK DDA, which previously had to spend on airfares, hire cars, and accommodation to access IRC services elsewhere,” he added.

IRC Hela Provincial Manager George Nathan acknowledged the payment as a demonstration of the DDA’s commitment to meeting its tax obligations.

He said IRC had issued a notice requiring payment by next Tuesday and commended the DDA for responding promptly.

“On behalf of IRC, I acknowledge your presence and this payment today. I will report to the Commissioner that the default notice was issued and the DDA has responded positively with a part payment,” Mr Nathan said.

“The outstanding balance will be addressed once the account issue is resolved. Our IRC team in Tari is here to support you, and we encourage you to seek our assistance with any future discrepancies.”