TikToker Peller Protests ₦36m Tax Bill From Lagos Government

Popular TikTok star Peller has taken to social media to express outrage over a ₦36 million income tax bill allegedly issued to him by the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS). Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The social media personality, who shot to fame just last year, made the revelation during a livestream conversation with Nigerian singer Peruzzi, which was later reposted on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday.

“I Just Came Into the Limelight” – Peller

Peller told viewers:

“Taskforce said I should pay ₦36 million for tax. I don’t have anything. I just came into the limelight last year.”

According to him, the amount is excessive, especially since he claims the government has never supported his work as a TikTok content creator.

Peruzzi Responds, Advises Quick Settlement

During the livestream, Peruzzi questioned why Peller had not been paying taxes and reminded him of his obligations as a Nigerian citizen.

“Why haven’t you paid your taxes? Do you know how much I pay as tax? I won’t mention it here, but it’s more than the bill they gave you,” Peruzzi said, warning Peller that ignoring the demand could lead to imprisonment.

He urged the TikToker to negotiate for more time and settle the bill.

Peller Claims He’s Being Targeted

Peller insisted the government’s move was influenced by his public display of wealth and disclosure of his TikTok earnings. He argued that most of his income comes from international audiences, not Nigeria, and questioned why he was being taxed at such a high rate.

The incident has since sparked debates online over influencer income taxation and the Lagos State Government’s approach to enforcing tax laws on social media personalities.