How Do I File Personal Income Tax Annual Returns in Enugu State Nigeria Before the Deadline?

Here’s a clear, step‑by‑step guide you can use right now (today, March 31st) to file your Personal Income Tax (PIT) annual return in Enugu State — including how and where to submit it before the deadline.

📍 1. Understand the Deadline

Enugu State requires annual personal income tax returns to be filed by March 31st each year for income earned in the previous tax year. This applies to self‑employed (Direct Assessment) and employed taxpayers alike.

📍 2. Who You File With

All PIT filings in Enugu are handled by the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS) — the official tax authority for the state.

📍 3. What You Need Before Filing

➤ Taxpayer Identification

You must have a Tax Identification Number (TIN). If you don’t have one yet, you’ll need to register with ESIRS first.

➤ Income Records

Total income earned during the year (salary, business income, etc.)

Records of allowable deductions (business expenses if self‑employed)

Bank statements or earnings summaries (helpful if self‑employed)

You are required to declare all income sources in the return.

📍 4. How to File — Online on the ESIRS Portal

Enugu State now provides an online portal for tax filing, which can save you time and avoid long queues:

Step‑by‑Step

Visit the Enugu State IRS Portal:

https://irs.en.gov.ng(this is the official ESIRS site).

Register / Sign Up:

If you haven’t already, go to the “Individual Sign Up” page.

Enter your details (TIN, NIN, name, phone, email, etc.) and create a login.

Login:

Use your credentials to access your taxpayer dashboard.

Complete the Annual Return:

Look for Personal Income Tax / Direct Assessment filing section.

Fill in your income figures for the previous year.

Include allowable deductions based on your records.

Submit:

Submit the completed return electronically on the portal.

After submission, you should receive a confirmation/receipt. Save or print this — it’s proof you filed on time.

Pay (If Tax Is Due):

The portal will typically give you payment options via approved channels (banks, online payment, POS, etc.). Pay before or after submission depending on instructions.

📍 5. If You Can’t File Online Today

If for any reason the portal is inaccessible or you’re having issues:

Visit a Physical ESIRS Office Today

Enugu State Internal Revenue Service offices (e.g., Revenue House, Ogui Road, Enugu) accept walk‑in filings on deadline day. Bring:

Your TIN certificate or BVN & valid ID

Income records (bank statements, business income books)

Completed Annual Return form (you can request/print this at the office)

Payment evidence if you’re paying tax

Submit the form and pay at the counter before closing time today (March 31st).

📍 6. After Filing

Keep proof of submission and payment receipts (digital confirmation or printed receipts).

These are important in case you’re asked to verify compliance later.

⚠️ Reminder

Failing to file by March 31st can attract penalties or enforcement actions by ESIRS — states enforce compliance, and the deadline is statutory. �

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If you’d like, I can help you prepare a simple checklist and template for your personal annual return — listing exactly what values to enter and where — so it’s easier to complete on the portal or at the office.