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Oyebisi Opeyemi lnyeinengi
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Asked: April 5, 20262026-04-05T21:07:32+00:00 2026-04-05T21:07:32+00:00In: TAX & GOVERNMENT FINANCE

Do I Still Need to File Personal Income Tax in Nigeria If It’s Deducted from My Salary (PAYE)?

As a civil servant whose tax is being deducted directly from my salary,do l still need to file for personal income tax?

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  1. Haruna Yahaya
    Haruna Yahaya Assistant Moderator Economist.
    2026-04-06T10:33:40+00:00Added an answer about 5 months ago

    Yes, you still have to file your personal income tax return. Even though your tax is deducted automatically through PAYE, the new tax framework says employees must still submit an annual tax return to confirm their total income and compliance. PAYE deduction does not replace personal filing. Your emRead more

    Yes, you still have to file your personal income tax return.
    Even though your tax is deducted automatically through PAYE, the new tax framework says employees must still submit an annual tax return to confirm their total income and compliance. PAYE deduction does not replace personal filing.

    Your employer deducts the tax but you still file the return yourself.

    You usually won’t pay extra money unless you have other income; the filing is mainly for record and legal compliance.

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      Oyebisi Opeyemi lnyeinengi
      2026-04-07T22:11:39+00:00Replied to answer about 5 months ago

      Thank you for the explanation

      Thank you for the explanation

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