Before we start… Lagos State Government has extended the tax filing deadline to April 14, 2026. So if you were rushing before, relax… But don’t delay again ooh, use this extra time wisely. Let Me Explain.. Imagine Mama Ngozi sells tomatoes in Lagos. One day she hears: “Tax deadline is here ooh!, It'Read more
Before we start…
Lagos State Government has extended the tax filing deadline to April 14, 2026.
So if you were rushing before, relax…
But don’t delay again ooh, use this extra time wisely.
Let Me Explain..
Imagine Mama Ngozi sells tomatoes in Lagos.
One day she hears:
“Tax deadline is here ooh!, It’s on the 31st of March ooh!”
She panics:
“Ah! I don’t understand this thing o…”
If you feel like Mama Ngozi, relax.
As your Financial Literacy Advocate, I will break it down step by step.
First… What Exactly are You Are Filing?
You are NOT filing 2026 tax.
You are declaring the money you earned from:
January – December 2025
That is what Lagos State wants.
Here’s a Step by Step Process to File your Personal Income Tax Annual Returned in Lagos
STEP 1: Get Your TIN (Tax Identification Number)
Go to Google and search:
Tax Identification Number in Nigeria
Open the Nigeria Revenue Service official portal: taxid.nrs.gov.ng
Enter your NIN
Enter your Date of Birth
Generate your TIN
This is your tax identity. Keep it safe.
STEP 2: Create Your Lagos Tax Account (LIRS)
Go to: etax.lirs.net
Create an account using:
Your BVN (recommended)
Your personal details
Then generate your:
Lagos Payer ID
Note:
Individuals = starts with N-
Companies = starts with C-
STEP 3: Login to Your Dashboard
Use:
Your newly created Payer ID
Your Password
STEP 4: File Your Annual Return
Click:
“File Annual Return”
VERY IMPORTANT (This is Where Many People Make Mistake)
If you earn:
₦100,000 per month
Do NOT enter ₦100,000.
Multiply it:
₦100,000 × 12 = ₦1,200,000
That is your annual income.
This applies to Salary Earners and Business Owners, including Freelancers or Content Creators… You are to pay from your Net Income.
STEP 5: Add Other Income (If Any)
You may see:
Rent
Business income
Dividends
If you have them, include them
If not, skip
STEP 6: Add Tax Relief (Very Important)
You may see:
Pension
Insurance
Mortgage
Add them if you have them
This will reduce your tax
STEP 7: Submit
After filling everything:
Click Submit
The system will calculate your tax automatically.
Here’s the Secret Many People Don’t Know
If your income is small…
You may pay:
Zero tax
But… if you don’t file at all…
You will pay penalty of ₦100,000 and a subsequent ₦50,000 for each of the following Month until you file your Annual Returned.
Now that deadline has been extended to: April 14, 2026
Don’t say:
“I will do it later…”
Do it now.
IN SIMPLE SUMMARY:
Get your TIN
Create your LIRS account
Calculate your annual income
Submit your return
That’s all.
The problem is not tax…
The problem is lack of understanding
Once you understand it…
Everything becomes simple.
If you still have questions…
Ask here on Fokona
That is why this platform exists..
To make money, tax, and investing simple for everyone.
Tax Deadline Is March 31 – How Can I File My Personal Income Tax in Lagos Nigeria Easily?
Before we start… Lagos State Government has extended the tax filing deadline to April 14, 2026. So if you were rushing before, relax… But don’t delay again ooh, use this extra time wisely. Let Me Explain.. Imagine Mama Ngozi sells tomatoes in Lagos. One day she hears: “Tax deadline is here ooh!, It'Read more
Before we start…
Lagos State Government has extended the tax filing deadline to April 14, 2026.
So if you were rushing before, relax…
But don’t delay again ooh, use this extra time wisely.
Let Me Explain..
Imagine Mama Ngozi sells tomatoes in Lagos.
One day she hears:
She panics:
If you feel like Mama Ngozi, relax.
As your Financial Literacy Advocate, I will break it down step by step.
First… What Exactly are You Are Filing?
You are NOT filing 2026 tax.
You are declaring the money you earned from:
January – December 2025
That is what Lagos State wants.
Here’s a Step by Step Process to File your Personal Income Tax Annual Returned in Lagos
STEP 1: Get Your TIN (Tax Identification Number)
Go to Google and search:
Tax Identification Number in Nigeria
Open the Nigeria Revenue Service official portal: taxid.nrs.gov.ng
Enter your NIN
Enter your Date of Birth
Generate your TIN
This is your tax identity. Keep it safe.
STEP 2: Create Your Lagos Tax Account (LIRS)
Go to: etax.lirs.net
Create an account using:
Your BVN (recommended)
Your personal details
Then generate your:
Lagos Payer ID
Note:
Individuals = starts with N-
Companies = starts with C-
STEP 3: Login to Your Dashboard
Use:
Your newly created Payer ID
Your Password
STEP 4: File Your Annual Return
Click:
“File Annual Return”
VERY IMPORTANT (This is Where Many People Make Mistake)
If you earn:
₦100,000 per month
Do NOT enter ₦100,000.
Multiply it:
₦100,000 × 12 = ₦1,200,000
That is your annual income.
This applies to Salary Earners and Business Owners, including Freelancers or Content Creators… You are to pay from your Net Income.
STEP 5: Add Other Income (If Any)
You may see:
Rent
Business income
Dividends
If you have them, include them
If not, skip
STEP 6: Add Tax Relief (Very Important)
You may see:
Pension
Insurance
Mortgage
Add them if you have them
This will reduce your tax
STEP 7: Submit
After filling everything:
Click Submit
The system will calculate your tax automatically.
Here’s the Secret Many People Don’t Know
If your income is small…
You may pay:
Zero tax
But… if you don’t file at all…
You will pay penalty of ₦100,000 and a subsequent ₦50,000 for each of the following Month until you file your Annual Returned.
Now that deadline has been extended to: April 14, 2026
Don’t say:
Do it now.
IN SIMPLE SUMMARY:
Get your TIN
Create your LIRS account
Calculate your annual income
Submit your return
That’s all.
The problem is not tax…
The problem is lack of understanding
Once you understand it…
Everything becomes simple.
If you still have questions…
Ask here on Fokona
That is why this platform exists..
To make money, tax, and investing simple for everyone.
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