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Fadipe Babatunde Ariyo
Asked: 2026-03-31T22:24:53+00:00 In:

How can I file Personal Income Tax (PIT) in Lagos State using a smartphone via LIRS portal in Nigeria?

Personal Income Tax (PIT)

Kindly elaborate step by step how to file PIT in Lagos state (lirs) using Smart phone.

I have Tax ID (13 digits) and
Payer ID (N-**)

Thank you.

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  1. Onyx_WiseFidafa
    Contributor

    Since you already have your Tax ID and Payer ID, filing on your smartphone is actually very fast. Because the Lagos (LIRS) deadline was extended to April 14, 2026, you have plenty of time to finish this in under 10 minutes. Follow these simplified steps on your mobile browser (Chrome or Safari recomRead more

    Since you already have your Tax ID and Payer ID, filing on your smartphone is actually very fast. Because the Lagos (LIRS) deadline was extended to April 14, 2026, you have plenty of time to finish this in under 10 minutes.

    Follow these simplified steps on your mobile browser (Chrome or Safari recommended):

    Step-by-Step Mobile Filing

    1. Access the Portal
    Open etax.lirs.net(https://etax.lirs.net/) on your phone. Tap the Login button at the top right.

    2. Sign In
    Enter your Payer ID (the one starting with N-) and your password.

    • If it’s your first time: Tap “Forgot Password” or “Reset” to create a new one using your registered email/phone.

    3. Start the Filing
    Once on your dashboard, tap the Menu icon (usually three horizontal lines ☰) and select “Returns”, then tap “File Annual Return.”

    4. Select the Year
    Choose 2025 (since you are filing for the previous year’s income in 2026).

    5. Input Your Earnings

    • If you have a job: Enter your total annual salary, allowances, and bonuses from your 2025 payslips.
    • If you are self-employed: Enter your total business income/profit for the year.
    • Reliefs: Input your Pension, NHF, or Life Insurance totals to reduce your tax.

    6. Review & Submit
    The system will automatically calculate your tax. If everything looks correct, tap “Submit.” 7. Save Your Proof
    Immediately download the Acknowledgment Slip (PDF). This is your digital proof that you have filed.

    Quick Smartphone Tips

    • Desktop Site Mode: If the buttons look too small or cut off, tap your browser settings (the three dots on Chrome) and select “Desktop Site.” This makes the portal easier to navigate.
    • Screenshot Everything: Take screenshots of your confirmation pages just in case your internet fluctuates during submission.
    • No VPN: Ensure any VPN is turned OFF, as the LIRS portal often blocks foreign IP addresses for security.

    Goodluck!

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  2. Ochoyoda
    Intermediate

    Here is a simple step-by-step guide to file Lagos State Personal Income Tax (PIT) using your smartphone. Since you already have: ✅ Tax ID (13 digits) ✅ Payer ID (N-…) You're already 90% done 👍 Step-by-Step: File Lagos State PIT Using Smartphone Step 1: Open LIRS Tax Portal Go to the official Lagos SRead more

    Here is a simple step-by-step guide to file Lagos State Personal Income Tax (PIT) using your smartphone.

    Since you already have:

    ✅ Tax ID (13 digits)

    ✅ Payer ID (N-…)

    You’re already 90% done 👍

    Step-by-Step: File Lagos State PIT Using Smartphone

    Step 1: Open LIRS Tax Portal

    Go to the official Lagos State Internal Revenue Service portal:

    👉 https://etax.lirs.net

    You can open this directly from:

    Chrome

    Safari

    Opera Mini

    (on your phone)

    Step 2: Click “Login”

    On the homepage:

    Tap Login

    Enter:

    Tax ID (13 digits)

    Password (or create one if first time)

    If it’s your first time: Tap Register / Create Account

    Step 3: Complete Your Profile

    Fill in:

    Full name

    Phone number

    Address (Lagos address)

    Occupation

    Employer (if applicable)

    Then tap Submit

    Step 4: Go to “Returns Filing”

    After login:

    Tap: 👉 Returns

    Then tap: 👉 File Annual Return

    Step 5: Choose Tax Year

    Select:

    2025 Tax Year (for 2026 filing)

    Then tap Continue

    Step 6: Enter Your Income Details

    You’ll see fields like:

    If Salary Worker:

    Annual salary

    Allowances

    Bonuses (if any)

    If Self-Employed:

    Business income

    Estimated yearly income

    Fill accordingly.

    Step 7: System Calculates Your Tax Automatically

    Once you enter your income:

    The system will:

    Calculate tax

    Show amount payable

    Show tax summary

    Just tap Submit

    Step 8: Submit Your Return

    Tap: 👉 Submit Return

    Then download:

    Acknowledgement slip

    Filing confirmation

    You’re done ✅

    If You Already Pay PAYE Through Employer

    Even if your company deducts tax:

    You still must file annual return (Very important).

    Just:

    Select Employer deduction

    Submit

    Deadline (Important)

    As you mentioned correctly:

    📅 Deadline Extended to April 14, 2026

    So you still have time.

    Common Problems (and Fix)

    If Login Doesn’t Work

    Try:

    Reset password

    Use “Forgot password”

    If Portal Not Loading

    Try:

    Use Chrome

    Turn off VPN

    Try at night (less traffic)

    Since you’re already organized (you have TIN and Payer ID), you can finish this in 5–10 minutes.

    If you’d like, I can also:

    Help you calculate minimum tax

    Show how to file zero income legally

    Help you avoid penalty

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  3. Rose
    Contributor Profile Credentials

    Filing PIT online is just filling a form and submitting it. Nothing more. The Platform You Will Use You will file through: 👉 Lagos State Internal Revenue Service Oya… Let’s Do It Step-by-Step (Using Your Phone) STEP 1: Open the LIRS Portal On your phone browser (Chrome/Safari): 👉 Go to: https://lirsRead more

    Filing PIT online is just filling a form and submitting it.
    Nothing more.
    The Platform You Will Use
    You will file through:
    👉 Lagos State Internal Revenue Service
    Oya… Let’s Do It Step-by-Step (Using Your Phone)
    STEP 1: Open the LIRS Portal
    On your phone browser (Chrome/Safari):
    👉 Go to: https://lirs.net
    STEP 2: Click “e-Tax” or “Self-Service Portal”
    Look for:
    • “eTax”
    • “Taxpayer Login”
    • “Self-Service”
    Tap it.
    STEP 3: Login
    Use your:
    • Tax ID (TIN – 13 digits)
    • Payer ID (N-****)
    • Password
    If You Don’t Have Password
    Click:
    👉 “Forgot Password”
    Then reset via your email/phone.
    STEP 4: Go to “Annual Returns”
    After login:
    Look for:
    👉 “File Annual Return”
    or
    👉 “Returns Filing”
    STEP 5: Select the Year
    Choose:
    👉 2025 (since you are filing for last year)
    STEP 6: Fill Your Details
    Now you will enter:
    1. Personal Info
    • Name (auto-filled mostly)
    • Address
    • Employment status
    2. Income Section
    Enter:
    • salary (if employed)
    • business income
    • other earnings
    3. Deductions
    Fill if applicable:
    • pension
    • NHF
    • NHIS
    (If you don’t know, you can leave or use payslip)
    STEP 7: Review Carefully
    Before submitting:
    Check:
    • no wrong figures
    • no missing fields
    STEP 8: Submit
    Tap:
    👉 Submit Return
    STEP 9: Download Acknowledgment
    After submission:
    ✓ download receipt
    ✓ screenshot confirmation
    STEP 10: Pay (If Required)
    If you are salary earner (PAYE)
    ✓ tax already deducted
    → no extra payment usually
    If self-employed
    You may see:
    👉 amount to pay
    Then:
    • pay online
    OR
    • generate payment slip
    Important Tip (Phone Users)
    If the site is not displaying well:
    👉 Turn on “Desktop Site” in your browser settings
    (This makes it easier to navigate)
    Let Me Be Honest With You
    Most errors happen because:
    • rushing
    • entering wrong figures
    • skipping review
    Common Mistakes to Avoid
    • wrong TIN
    • filing wrong year
    • not saving proof
    • poor internet connection during submission
    Deadline Reminder
    👉 Filing deadline: April 14, 2026 (extended)
    Final Truth
    You don’t need laptop.
    You don’t need agent.
    You just need:
    ✓ correct details
    ✓ patience
    ✓ internet
    Let Me Leave You With This
    Once you file it yourself once…
    You will never be afraid of tax again.
    Because what looks complex…
    Is actually simple when you understand it.

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