By: Wilfred Duosi
Maryland County District #2 Representative Anthony Williams has submitted a bill to the House of Representatives seeking to amend Liberia’s income tax regime by exempting citizens earning below US$500 from paying income taxes.
The Pleebo–Sodoken District lawmaker said the proposed legislation is intended to ease the financial burden on low-income earners, many of whom struggle to meet basic household needs amid rising living costs.
According to Rep. Williams, income taxation at this level has created serious challenges for Liberians in both the public and private sectors, limiting their ability to adequately support their families.
He noted that exempting workers earning under US$500 would help households better address essential needs and could contribute to broader economic stability.
However, the lawmaker acknowledged that such a policy could result in reduced government revenue, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of alternative revenue measures to offset potential losses.
In a related development, Representative Williams has called on the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) to submit a comprehensive report on development projects implemented across Liberia’s 15 counties.
He expressed concern that the ministry has reportedly failed to provide detailed reports for projects carried out between 2024 and 2025, raising questions about accountability as funds are proposed in the National Budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
The Maryland County lawmaker urged his colleagues to summon the ministry to present a full report, including pictorial evidence, highlighting completed and ongoing projects nationwide.
Representative Williams reaffirmed his commitment to advancing policies that serve the best interests of his district and the Liberian people at large.
