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TAX & GOVERNMENT FINANCE

This section explains how taxation works in Nigeria. Learn how to file your taxes, understand FIRS, NRS and state tax systems, and stay compliant. Ask questions and get clear answers to avoid costly mistakes.

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Anonymous
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Asked: March 30, 2026In: TAX & GOVERNMENT FINANCE

Do New Employees in Lagos State Nigeria Need to File Personal Income Tax Before Receiving Their First Salary?

Sir, will someone that just got fully employed by the Lagos state government also file his tax? His yet to be paid any salary or even gotten any tax ID yet. How would such person go about it without facing ...Read more

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Asked: May 26, 2026In: TAX & GOVERNMENT FINANCE

What is PAYE tax in Nigeria? and Why Is It Deducted From Salary?

I recently started working and noticed that my employer deducts PAYE tax from my salary every month before paying me. Honestly, I’m still confused about how this PAYE tax works in Nigeria and why it is compulsory for salary earners. I want ...Read more

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Festus
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Asked: March 24, 2026In: TAX & GOVERNMENT FINANCE

How Can I Avoid Double Taxation When Filing Business Income and Stock Investment Gains in Nigeria?

Under the current FIRS framework, how is Capital Gains Tax applied to profits made from selling listed equities on the NGX versus unlisted securities — and how should a small business owner who also trades stocks separately file both their ...Read more

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Asked: April 18, 2026In: TAX & GOVERNMENT FINANCE

How do I file Tax annual returns for my company in Nigeria for the first time?

Good day sir, I want to ask this question. Or better let me putit this way…How do I go about filling my annual returns? I haven’t done it since I registered my company

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Asked: May 26, 2026In: TAX & GOVERNMENT FINANCE

How is Salary Tax calculated in Nigeria?

I’ve always been confused about how employers calculate salary tax in Nigeria. For example, when someone receives a salary, different deductions usually appear such as: • PAYE tax • Pension • NHF • NHIS What I really want to understand is:Read more

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How Does Personal Income Tax Filing Work in Imo State, Nigeria?

I read the post on tax filing in Anambra state and I was wondering why there was ASIN. Does this mean that every state has its unique filing process? I got my TIN last year and I thought that was ...Read more

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Asked: August 24, 2026In: TAX & GOVERNMENT FINANCE

How Is Tax Calculated on ₦50 Million Annual Revenue in Nigeria?

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Asked: March 30, 2026In: TAX & GOVERNMENT FINANCE

What Are the Pros and Cons of Registering Personal Income Tax in My State of Origin (Anambra) in Nigeria?

What’s the pros and cons of registering my tax ID in my state of origin Anambra? For instance,I have business in Amambra and a branch in lagos state. Should I register nd pay in Anambra or Lagos?

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Anonymous
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Asked: April 20, 2026In: TAX & GOVERNMENT FINANCE

How can a corps member file personal tax in Enugu State, Nigeria?

I’m a corps member, How do I file my personal tax knowing full well that the allowance the government pay us is temporary?

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Mama Ngozi
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Asked: May 26, 2026In: TAX & GOVERNMENT FINANCE

What Deductions Can Reduce PAYE Tax Legally in Nigeria?

I recently discovered that some deductions can legally reduce the amount of PAYE tax a salary earner pays in Nigeria, but I don’t fully understand how it works. For example, I’ve heard people mention things like: • Pension contributions • NHF ...Read more

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