In Anambra State today, the most reliable way is to combine ONLINE + PHYSICAL verification.
Because:
👉 not all state portals work perfectly all the time
The Authority You Are Dealing With
👉 Anambra State Internal Revenue Service
PART 1: HOW TO GET YOUR ASIN (STEP-BY-STEP)
Option A (Recommended): Start Online
Step 1: Visit the Official Portal
Go to:
👉 https://anambrastate.gov.ng
(or search: Anambra State IRS tax portal)
Step 2: Look for Tax / Revenue Section
Click:
• “Tax Services”
OR
• “Get Tax ID / Register”
Step 3: Fill Registration Form
Enter:
• Full name
• Phone number
• Address
• Email
• NIN (if available)
Step 4: Submit
After submission:
👉 You should receive your ASIN number
⚠️ Important Truth
If the portal is slow or not responding (this happens sometimes):
👉 move to Option B immediately
Option B (Most Reliable): Walk Into Tax Office
Go to Any Nearest Tax Office
Ask for:
👉 “ASIN registration desk”
Go With:
• NIN slip or ID card
• phone number
• address
What Happens There?
• they register you
• generate your ASIN instantly
✔️ Best Advice
👉 Even if you start online, confirm physically once
So there is no mistake.
PART 2: HOW TO FILE YOUR TAX 
Step 1: Gather Your Income Info (2025)
Write down:
• salary (if employed)
• business income
• side hustle
Step 2: Go Back to Portal OR Office
You can:
• file online
OR
• file physically
Step 3: Request “Annual Tax Return Form”
This is the key thing.
Fill:
• your ASIN
• your total income
• deductions (if any)
Step 4: Submit
Once submitted:
👉 they calculate your tax
Step 5: Pay (If Needed)
If you are a salary earner:
✓ tax already deducted (PAYE)
→ you may not need to pay again
If you are self-employed:
✓ you may need to pay balance
Step 6: Collect Proof
Always collect:
• receipt
• acknowledgment slip
Let Me Be Honest With You
If you want ZERO stress:
👉 go physically first time
After that:
✓ you can do it online next year
I HOPE THIS HELPS

Yes — you should still file.
But…
👉 you will file what is called a NIL RETURN
What Is NIL Return?
It simply means:
👉 “I earned NO taxable income last year”
Let Me Explain With a Simple Story
Mama Ngozi didn’t sell tomatoes throughout 2025.
At the end of the year…
She still goes to report:
👉 “I made nothing”
That is:
✓ compliance
✓ no penalty
The Authority You’ll Use
👉 Lagos State Internal Revenue Service
Oya… Let’s Do It Step-by-Step (Using Your Phone)
STEP 1: Open the Website
On your phone browser:
👉 Go to: https://lirs.net
STEP 2: Click “eTax / Self-Service Portal”
Look for:
• eTax
• Taxpayer Login
Tap it.
STEP 3: Login
Enter:
• TIN (your tax ID)
• Payer ID
• Password
If You Don’t Have Password
Click:
👉 “Forgot Password”
Reset it.
STEP 4: Go to “File Annual Return”
After login:
Tap:
👉 “Annual Returns”
or
👉 “File Return”
STEP 5: Select Year
Choose:
👉 2025
STEP 6: Enter Income
This is the key part
Since you were unemployed:
👉 Enter:
• Income = ₦0
STEP 7: Confirm NIL Return
There is usually an option like:
✓ “No Income”
✓ “Nil Return”
Select it.
STEP 8: Submit
Tap:
👉 Submit
STEP 9: Download Proof
Very important:
• screenshot confirmation
• download acknowledgment
STEP 10: Payment
👉 No payment required
Because:
✓ no income = no tax
Important Warning
Do NOT include:
• money from family
• gifts
• random transfers
Those are:
👉 NOT taxable
Common Mistakes to Avoid
• not filing at all
• assuming “no income = no action”
• rushing submission
• not saving proof
Deadline Reminder
👉 Filing deadline: April 14, 2026
Let Me Be Honest With You
Government mainly wants:
✓ record
✓ compliance
Even if you earned nothing.
Final Truth
Filing tax when unemployed is simple:
👉 Declare zero
👉 Submit
👉 Keep proof
Let Me Leave You With This
Tax is not only about paying money.
It is also about:
✓ staying compliant
Once you understand that…
You will never be confused again.
 

Rose Ejituru

Tax in Nigeria is based mainly on RESIDENCE, not nationality.

The Law Behind It

Under:

👉 Personal Income Tax Act

Your tax depends on:

✓ where you live
✓ where your income is sourced

PART 1: DIASPORANS — DO THEY FILE TAX IN NIGERIA?

Let Me Explain With a Simple Story

Mama Ngozi travels to the UK.

She now works and earns money there.

Question:

Will Nigeria tax her UK salary?

👉 NO (in most cases)

Why?

Because:

✓ she is NOT resident in Nigeria
✓ income is NOT earned in Nigeria

So When Will Diasporans Pay Tax in Nigeria?

ONLY If:

1. They earn income FROM Nigeria

Examples:

• rent from property in Nigeria
• salary from Nigerian company
• business income in Nigeria

OR

1. They are still considered tax resident in Nigeria

(This depends on number of days spent in Nigeria — usually 183 days rule)

So Final Answer (Diaspora)

If:

• you live abroad
• no Nigerian income

👉 You generally DO NOT file Nigerian PIT

If:

• you earn from Nigeria

👉 You MUST file tax in Nigeria

PART 2: NGX STOCK INVESTORS — DO YOU FILE TAX?

Let’s Be Very Clear

Trading on:

👉 Nigerian Exchange Group

does NOT automatically mean you must file tax.

Why?

Because in Nigeria:

1. Capital Gains on Shares

Currently:

👉 Capital gains on listed shares are largely exempt
(when traded on NGX, subject to conditions)

2. Dividends

Dividends are:

✓ already taxed at source (10% withholding tax)

What Does This Mean?

If You ONLY:

• buy and sell shares
• receive dividends

👉 Tax is already handled

So Do You Still File Annual Return?

YES — if:

• you are resident in Nigeria
• you have other income (salary, business, etc.)

NO (or minimal obligation) — if:

• your ONLY income is stock trading/dividends

Let Me Be Honest With You

Many people think:

“Once I invest, I must file tax”

Not always true.

Simple Breakdown

Diasporan

• No Nigerian income → No tax filing
• Nigerian income → File tax

NGX Investor

• Only dividends → tax already deducted
• active income + stocks → file return

Final Truth

Tax is not about:

• where you are from

It is about:

✓ where you earn
✓ where you live

Let Me Leave You With This

Whenever you’re confused about tax, ask:

• “Where is this income coming from?”

That one question…

Will guide you to the correct answer every time.

Rose Ejituru

Tax is NOT calculated monthly.

👉 It is calculated on your total income for the whole year

Let Me Explain With a Simple Story

Mama Ngozi sells tomatoes.

Some months:

• she makes ₦100,000
Some months:
• ₦50,000
One month:
• ₦0

At the end of the year…

Government does NOT ask:

“Why was August zero?”

They ask:

👉 “How much did you make in total this year?”

Oya… Relax Let Me Explain

Your Situation (Teacher Example)

Let’s break it down:

• 9 months → full salary
• 2 months → half salary
• 1 month → no salary

Step 1: Calculate Total Annual Income

Example (Simple Numbers)

Let’s assume:

• Full salary = ₦50,000

Now Calculate:

• 9 months → 9 × ₦50,000 = ₦450,000
• 2 months (half) → 2 × ₦25,000 = ₦50,000
• 1 month (zero) → ₦0

Total Income

👉 ₦450,000 + ₦50,000 = ₦500,000

That ₦500,000 Is What You Will Use

Not monthly figures.

Step 2: Use This Total to File

When filling your tax:

👉 Enter total annual income

Step 3: Apply Deductions (If Any)

If applicable:

• pension
• NHF
• NHIS

These reduce taxable income.

Step 4: Submit Your Return

Through:

👉 Lagos State Internal Revenue Service
(or your state tax office)

Important Thing You Must Know

Irregular salary:

✓ does NOT change your obligation

It only changes:

✓ your total income

Let Me Be Honest With You

Many people overcomplicate tax because:

• income is not stable

But tax system is simple:

👉 Total everything and report once

If You Are a Salary Earner (PAYE)

Very important.

Your employer may already:

✓ deduct tax monthly

Even if amounts vary.

So What You Do

• confirm total income
• confirm total tax deducted
• file return

Final Truth

Tax does not care:

• how many months you worked

It cares:

✓ how much you earned in total

Let Me Leave You With This

Stop thinking:

• “My income is inconsistent, so tax is hard”

Think:

✓ “What is my total for the year?”

Once you answer that…

Tax becomes very simple.

That “Total Return” is your PROFIT (or loss).

Yes.

Simple as that.

Let Me Explain With a Simple Story

Mama Ngozi buys tomatoes for ₦10,000.

After one week, the tomatoes are now worth ₦11,500.

What is her gain?

₦11,500 – ₦10,000 = ₦1,500 profit

That ₦1,500 is her return

Oya… Relax Let Me Explain

What “Total Return” Means

When your app shows:

• +$1.50
• +$3.70
• +$4.17

It means:

👉 That is how much profit you have made on each stock

Example Breakdown

Stock A

You invested maybe:

• $50

Now it is worth:

• $51.50

👉 Total return = +$1.50

Stock B

You invested:

• $100

Now:

• $103.70

👉 Return = +$3.70

Stock C

You invested:

• $80

Now:

• $84.17

👉 Return = +$4.17

Important Thing You Must Know

This return comes from:

1. Price Increase

If the stock price goes up:

✓ your return increases

2. Dividends (if any)

If the company pays dividend:

✓ it adds to your return

Let Me Be Honest With You

That number is:

✓ not yet your money in hand

Why?

Because:

👉 You have NOT sold the stock yet

So It Is Called:

✓ Unrealized profit

When Does It Become Real Money?

Only when you:

👉 SELL the stock

Simple Truth

• Before selling → profit on screen
• After selling → profit in your pocket

Final Truth

Those numbers you are seeing mean:

👉 Your investment is currently growing

Let Me Leave You With This

Don’t rush to sell just because you see small profit.

Ask yourself:

• Am I investing long-term?
• Do I believe in this company?

Because real wealth is not built from:

✓ small quick gains

But from:

✓ patience and growth over time

Rose Ejituru