MONROVIA, Liberia — The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has announced plans to deepen its engagement with Liberians living abroad as part of efforts to improve tax compliance, encourage investment and strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation.
The commitment was made during the 2026 Liberia Diaspora Annual Conference in the United States, where LRA Assistant Commissioner for Taxpayer Services Isaac B. Stevens, speaking on behalf of Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah, outlined the authority’s strategy for expanding taxpayer education and services to Liberians outside the country.
Stevens urged members of the Liberian diaspora to regard tax compliance not only as a statutory requirement but also as a contribution to Liberia’s development, noting that domestic revenue remains critical to financing public services and national programmes.
He said the LRA is also advancing plans to modernise the way taxpayers access information through the development of an artificial intelligence-powered Contact Center.
The system, being developed by Liberian technology company Kwagei Group, is expected to improve the handling of taxpayer inquiries and provide easier access to tax-related information for individuals and businesses both in Liberia and abroad.
Under the expanded diaspora outreach programme, LRA officials are expected to engage Liberian communities across the United States on a range of tax and customs-related matters.
The planned education sessions will cover real property tax, duty-free privileges, customs clearance procedures, tax filing requirements, payment deadlines and other services administered by the revenue authority.
The diaspora engagement team includes James B. Kokulo, Manager of the Bank and Service Delivery Monitoring Section, and Jebeh Kawah, Technical Focal Point in the Office of the Commissioner General.
The initiative is part of the LRA’s broader strategy to strengthen taxpayer awareness, improve service delivery and make tax information more accessible to Liberians regardless of where they live.
The authority says sustained engagement with the diaspora will help strengthen understanding of Liberia’s tax system while supporting broader efforts to mobilise domestic resources and promote economic development.
