Paynesville, Liberia: The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), through its Taxpayer Service Division (TPSD), has officially launched a five-day Tax Education and Awareness Outreach Campaign focused on Real  Property Tax in Paynesville City.

The initiative, which commenced on Thursday, May 29, targets key residential communities including Duport Road, ELWA Junction, Rehab, and R2. The outreach is a critical part of the LRA’s ongoing strategy to boost voluntary tax compliance by increasing public awareness and understanding of Liberia’s tax system.

The campaign is designed to engage directly with property owners and residents, providing them with essential information about their legal obligations as property taxpayers, available payment methods and tax channels, the importance of paying real property tax and how taxes fund national development and public services among others.

The team lead, Catherine Sayasay-Tuah, Education Officers in TPSD disclosed that the five-day outreach campaign is expected to initiate similar activities in other parts of the country in the coming months.

“We are here not just to collect revenue, but to educate and engage. Our goal is to help taxpayers understand that paying property tax is not a burden, but a meaningful contribution to the country’s growth.” Madam Sayasay-Tuah noted.

By explaining the tax process and highlighting the link between taxation and development, the LRA aims to build trust with taxpayers and foster a culture of compliance rooted in civic responsibility.

The campaign has been warmly received by community members, many of whom expressed appreciation for the Authority’s efforts to bring tax education directly to their neighborhoods.

“Too often, people are unaware of their tax obligations, especially regarding real property. We applaud the Liberia Revenue Authority for taking steps to educate the public and encourage compliance. Paying taxes is one of the most effective ways we can contribute to the development of our country.” Said Esther Cooper, a resident of the R2 Community.

 “Just like in developed countries, paying taxes in Liberia is not just a legal duty it is a patriotic act,” another resident added.

The residents called on other citizens and government employees to take property tax payment seriously, emphasizing that taxation plays a vital role in enabling government to deliver basic services such as education, healthcare, roads, water, and sanitation.

The LRA continues to stress that enhancing domestic revenue collection is key to Liberia’s economic self-sufficiency and long-term development. Real property tax, in particular, remains an underutilized revenue stream with significant potential to support local and national budgets.

Through initiatives like the ongoing tax education and awareness campaign, the Authority is also seeking to simplify the tax process, address misconceptions, and improve the accessibility and responsiveness of taxpayer services.

For more information about real property tax and other tax services, citizens can visit the LRA website www.lra.gov.lr or contact its help desk at designated service centers across the country.