How do I file personal income tax in Abia State, Nigeria as an individual taxpayer?

Here is how to file your Abia State tax correctly (and avoid penalty). I’ll also give you the official website since you said you couldn’t find it.

Abia State Tax Filing — Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Go to the Official Abia Tax Website

Use the official portal below:

Official Portal: https://www.abia.tax

(This is the official Abia State Internal Revenue Service portal for tax information and payment.)

You can also try:

https://absirs.ab.gov.ng(Another official Abia tax contact listed in government guides)

Step-by-Step: How To File Abia State Tax

Step 1 — Register for Tax ID (If you don’t have one)

You must first get:

Tax Identification Number (TIN) OR

ABSIN (Abia tax ID)

This is required before filing.

Step 2 — Prepare Your Information

Get ready:

Full Name

Phone number

Address

Occupation

Income details (salary/business/side hustle)

Step 3 — Fill Annual Return

Fill your Annual Tax Return (for last year income)

Deadline normally:

March 31 every year

Step 4 — Pay Tax

After filling:

Generate payment

Pay through bank or online

Print receipt

Step 5 — Submit Return

Submit your return online or at Abia IRS office.

If You Cannot File Online (No Problem)

You can also go physically to:

Abia State Internal Revenue Service

Abia State Board of Internal Revenue

AbiaIRS

They will help you free (no agent needed).

Important (To Avoid Penalty)

Even if:

You didn’t earn much

You just started working

You are self-employed

Still file zero return to avoid penalty.

Let me help you better

Tell me:

Are you salaried worker or business person?

Do you have Tax ID already?

Are you living in Abia now?

I’ll guide you step-by-step personally so you don’t pay penalty.

You can file your Abia State Personal Income Tax even if you can’t find the website. I’ll guide you step-by-step and help you avoid penalty.

✅ Official Abia State Tax Website

You can file or get help here:

Official Portal: Abia State Tax Portal

Contact page: Contact Abia State IRS

The Abia State Internal Revenue Service is responsible for tax filing in Abia State.

🧾 How To File Abia State Tax (Step-by-Step)

Step 1 — Register / Get Tax ID

Go to the portal and:

Register your account

Get your TIN (Tax Identification Number)

You will need:

Name

Phone number

Address

Occupation

Step 2 — Fill Annual Return

Provide:

Your income

Your occupation

Your estimated earnings

Deadline is usually March 31 every year to avoid penalty.

Step 3 — Submit & Pay (If Any)

Some low-income earners pay very small tax

Some pay ₦0 depending on income

📍 If Website Is Not Working (Use Office Instead)

You can also visit any Abia tax office:

Main Office

Abia State Internal Revenue Service (Umuahia)

Aba Office

Abia State Internal Revenue Service (Aba)

Alternative Tax Office

Abia State Board of Internal Revenue

These offices can:

Register you

File your tax

Remove penalty if you’re new

⚠️ Important (You May Not Pay Penalty)

If:

This is your first time filing

Your income is small

They usually waive penalty if you explain.