- LIRS Executive Chairman Ayodele Subair emphasized the requirement under Section 41 of the Act for all taxable persons to submit a comprehensive return detailing their total income from all sources within 90 days of the new assessment year.
- Subair underscored the importance of meeting the deadline to avoid penalties and other legal repercussions.
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) urges individual taxpayers, encompassing self-employed individuals, informal sector workers, and Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) employees, to file their Annual Tax Returns by March 31, 2025.
Eko Hot Blog reports that this directive aligns with the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) 2004, as amended, and applies to income earned between January 1st and December 31st, 2024.
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LIRS Executive Chairman Ayodele Subair emphasized the requirement under Section 41 of the Act for all taxable persons to submit a comprehensive return detailing their total income from all sources within 90 days of the new assessment year.
Subair underscored the importance of meeting the deadline to avoid penalties and other legal repercussions.
Taxpayers are advised to submit their returns exclusively through the LIRS eTax portal at https://etax.lirs.net.
The secure and convenient platform is designed to simplify compliance and enhance the overall user experience.
“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,” stated Mr. Subair.
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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.
