The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has issued a reminder to individual taxpayers to submit their Annual Tax Returns on or before March 31, 2025.
This directive is in line with the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) 2004, as amended.
According to the LIRS, all taxable persons, including self-employed individuals, those in the informal sector, and employees under the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) scheme, are required to file their annual tax returns within 90 days of the commencement of the new assessment year.
The Executive Chairman of LIRS, Mr. Ayodele Subair, emphasized the importance of adhering to the deadline, stating that taxpayers must “fulfil their statutory obligations promptly to avoid penalties and other legal consequences.”
Subair also said that tax returns must be submitted exclusively through the LIRS eTax portal, which 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,” he stated.
Taxpayers can contact the LIRS Customer Service Center for further assistance and tax-related inquiries
