The filing process is handled mainly through the State Internal Revenue Service in the state where a taxpayer resides. Reports say salaried workers may still need to file for record purposes and tax clearance processing, while freelancers, traders, business owners and others with multiple income streams are expected to declare and assess their income directly.
Taxpayers are also expected to provide key details such as their Tax Identification Number, valid identification, income records and evidence of allowable deductions where applicable. Under the new tax regime, the first N800,000 of taxable income falls within the zero-rate band, while filing can be done online through relevant state tax portals or physically at designated tax offices.
Officials have warned that failure to file on time may attract penalties and other compliance consequences, making early and accurate submission important for taxpayers across the country.
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Nigerians have been reminded to file their personal income tax returns before the Tuesday, March 31, 2026 deadline, with tax officials and experts stressing that the obligation applies to employees, self-employed persons and other income earners, even where PAYE deductions already exist. Nigerians have been urged to file their personal income tax returns before the March 31, 2026...
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- Nigerians have been reminded to file their personal income tax returns before the Tuesday, March 31, 2026 deadline, with tax officials and experts stressing that the obligation applies to employees, self-employed persons and other income earners, even where PAYE deductions already exist.
- Nigerians have been urged to file their personal income tax returns before the March 31, 2026 deadline, as many taxpayers remain uncertain about how to comply with the legal requirement.
- Reports say the filing covers income earned in the previous calendar year and applies to individuals earning income in Nigeria.
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Nigerians have been reminded to file their personal income tax returns before the Tuesday, March 31, 2026 deadline, with tax officials and experts stressing that the obligation applies to employees, self-employed persons and other income earners, even where PAYE deductions already exist. Nigerians have been urged to file their personal income tax returns before the March 31, 2026...
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March 30, 2026
