TikToker Peller Claims Lagos Govt Slapped Him with ₦36m Tax Bill

Popular TikTok creator Peller has voiced his frustration over what he describes as an excessive tax demand from the Lagos State Government.

Speaking during a recent livestream alongside singer Peruzzi, Peller revealed that the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service had ordered him to pay ₦36 million as income tax.

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

Peruzzi, reacting to his complaint, asked why he had not paid his taxes, reminding him that every Nigerian is expected to contribute.

“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, while advising him to settle the amount to avoid legal trouble.

Peller, however, stood his ground, calling the bill outrageous. He noted that the government has never supported him during any of his TikTok live sessions and claimed he was being targeted because he showcased his assets and earnings online.

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Peruzzi encouraged him to negotiate for more time to pay, but Peller maintained that his income comes solely from social media, not from within Nigeria.

The exchange has since stirred online debate about taxation, influencer earnings, and the government’s role in regulating the digital entertainment economy.