The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), in partnership with the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), has commanded a two-day tax reporting training for 30 journalists from Montserrado and Margibi Counties, representing the print, electronic, and online media.

Held under the theme “Enhancing Tax Awareness & Public Engagement Through the Media,” the training aims to strengthen journalists’ capacity to accurately report on tax-related issues, thereby inspiring voluntary tax compliance in Liberia.

The training covers a range of topics including customs operations, types of taxes, the roles and responsibilities of the LRA, domestic tax administration, and development reporting.

Speaking on behalf of LRA Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah, LRA Communications, Media & Public Affairs Manager Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh described the initiative as part of a new era in building a network of informed, capable, and empowered media partners to tell Liberia’s tax story accurately.

“The training underscores the critical role that well-informed journalists play in increasing public awareness, promoting voluntary tax compliance, and ultimately enhancing national revenue for development,” Sengbeh said. “No journalist can effectively report on an issue they do not fully understand.”

He further noted that 2025 marks a landmark year for the LRA’s engagement with the media, with this being only the second media training in the Authority’s 11-year history and the second held this year.

PUL President Julius K. Kanubah emphasized the existing gaps in media literacy and advocacy on tax issues, describing the training as a pivotal opportunity to address these challenges. “As we face a low literacy rate regarding tax issues in the media, this training is crucial to bridging such gaps,” he said.

Mr. Kanubah also challenged participants to uphold credibility and transparency in their reporting. The training, fully sponsored by the LRA and forms part of the PUL’s broader commitment to enhancing the skills and knowledge of journalists across the country, he said.

He welcomed the LRA’s partnership as a critical step toward equipping journalists with the skills needed to effectively report on related tax matters.

The training is expected to improve participants’ understanding of the tax matters, media ethics, and development journalism, ultimately improving the quality of tax-related reporting nationwide.

In June this year, the LRA held a similar training in collaboration with the Western Journalists Network, bringing together over 30 journalists from Bomi, Grand Cape Mount, and Gbarpolu Counties.