LIRS extends deadline for filing individual annual returns

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing of Individual annual tax returns by two weeks, from April 1 to April 14, 2026. 

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LIRS announced the extension on Monday, March 30, in a press statement signed by the Head, Corporate Communications, Monsurat Amasa-Oyelude. 

Amasa-Oyelude quoted the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Dr. Ayodele Subair, as explaining that the statutory deadline for filing of individual annual tax returns is March 31 of every year. 

He, however, noted that the extension is intended to provide individuals with additional time to complete and submit accurate tax returns. 

Dr. Subair stated that individuals must give priority to the timely filing of their annual income tax returns, noting that compliance should be embedded as a routine personal practice. 

He reiterated that electronic filing through the LIRS eTax platform remains the only approved method for submitting annual returns, as manual filings have been completely phased out.

Individuals are therefore required to file their returns exclusively through the LIRS eTax portal: https://etax.lirs.net.

Describing the platform as secure, user-friendly, and accessible 24/7, Dr. Subair advised individuals to ensure that their TaxID (Tax Identification Number) is correctly captured in their submissions.

For further enquiries or assistance, individual taxpayers have been directed to visit any LIRS office or contact the Service through the following channels: Website: www.lirs.gov.ng; Facebook & LinkedIn: Lagos State Internal Revenue Service; Instagram & YouTube: @lirsgovng; X (formerly Twitter): @lirs_govng; Email: [email protected] and Customer Care Hotline: 0700-CALL-LIRS (0700-2255-5477).