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.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Dr.
Ayodele Subair, explained that the statutory deadline for filing of
individual annual tax returns is March 31 every year. He 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 also 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 may visit any
LIRS office or contact the Service through the
following channels:
- Website: www.lirs.gov.ng [1]
- Facebook & LinkedIn: Lagos State Internal Revenue Service
- Instagram & YouTube: @lirsgovng
- X (formerly Twitter): @lirs_govng
- Email: etaxinfo@lirs.net
- Customer Care Hotline: 0700-CALL-LIRS (0700-2255-5477)
