Taxpayers living in Lagos have been reminded of the need to submit their annual tax returns on or before Monday, March 31, 2025.
This reminder is from the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), which said taxpayers are obligated to file their return as stipulated under Section 41 of the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) 2004 as amended.
Those required to submit their annual tax returns to the agency include self-employed individuals, those in the informal sector, and employees under the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) scheme.
In a statement signed by its Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs Monsurat Amasa-Oyelude, the tax collecting firm said the report must include the total income from all sources for the previous fiscal year (January 1 to December 31, 2024, in this case) to the relevant state tax authority within 90 days of the commencement of the new assessment year.
She quote the chairman of LIRS, Mr Ayodele Subair as stressing the importance of adhering to the deadline, urging taxpayers to fulfil their statutory obligations promptly to avoid penalties and other legal consequences.
He also highlighted that tax returns must be submitted exclusively through the LIRS eTax portal, accessible at https://etax.lirs.net, noting that the portal is designed to offer taxpayers convenience, security, and ease of compliance.
“In line with our commitment to simplifying the tax filing process, dedicated tax officers are available at our various tax offices to assist individuals with online registration and tax return submissions via the eTax portal,” Mr Subair stated.
For further assistance and tax-related inquiries, taxpayers can contact the LIRS Customer Service Center at 0700 CALL LIRS (0700 2255 5477) or email [email protected], individuals can connect with LIRS through its official social media channels or visit www.lirs.gov.ng for more information.