I’m really finding it hard to create my payer ID, I don’t know what the Issue is: When I tried to create a new tax payer profile,
It’s telling me I’ve registered before, Then I tried to find Payer ID,
It’s telling me Tax ID cannot be found.
I’ve done this over and over, I’m getting the same result
I’ve not gained access to my profile, not to talk of Filling my tax
This is a very common issue when trying to register on the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service portal — and it usually happens for one of four reasons. Let me walk you through what’s happening and how to fix it step-by-step 👇 Why This Happens You're seeing: "You have registered before" ❗ "Tax ID caRead more
This is a very common issue when trying to register on the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service portal — and it usually happens for one of four reasons.
Let me walk you through what’s happening and how to fix it step-by-step 👇
Why This Happens
You’re seeing:
“You have registered before” ❗
“Tax ID cannot be found” ❗
This usually means:
Possible Cause 1: Your Employer Already Registered You
If you’re:
Salary earner
Government worker
Corporate employee
Your employer may have already created a Payer ID for you.
But:
You don’t know the email used
You don’t know the Payer ID
Your phone number may be different
So the system says you already exist, but you can’t access it.
How To Fix It (Best Solution)
Step 1 — Use “Forgot Payer ID” (Correct Way)
Go to:
👉 https://etax.lirs.net
Then:
Click Find Taxpayer ID
Enter:
Your surname
Phone number
Date of birth
Try different combinations if needed.
Step 2 — If Still Not Working
Use LIRS Support (Fastest Solution)
Contact:
**Lagos State Internal Revenue Service Helpdesk
You can:
Email them
📧 etax@lirs.net
Send:
Full name
Phone number
Email
Date of birth
Write:
“I tried creating a Payer ID but system says I already registered. When I try to find ID, it says not found. Please help retrieve my Payer ID.”
They usually respond within same day or next day.
Step 3 — Fastest Option (If Deadline is Close)
Walk into any LIRS office and tell them:
“I cannot access my Payer ID, but deadline is near.”
They will:
✅ Retrieve your Payer ID
✅ Reset your login
✅ Help you file immediately
This is the fastest solution.
Common Things To Try First
Before contacting them, try:
✔ Use another browser
✔ Try Chrome instead
✔ Turn off VPN
✔ Try different phone number
✔ Try surname only
Sometimes it’s just system glitch.
Important (Don’t Create Another Profile)
⚠️ Don’t try creating multiple accounts
⚠️ It will create duplicate records
⚠️ This may delay your filing
My Recommendation (Based on Your Situation)
Since deadline is close:
👉 Best option: Email LIRS immediately
👉 Second option: Visit LIRS office physically
You’ll resolve it within same day.
See lessThis is a very common issue when trying to register on the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service portal — and it usually happens for one of four reasons. Let me walk you through what’s happening and how to fix it step-by-step 👇 Why This Happens You're seeing: "You have registered before" ❗ "Tax ID caRead more
This is a very common issue when trying to register on the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service portal — and it usually happens for one of four reasons.
See lessLet me walk you through what’s happening and how to fix it step-by-step 👇
Why This Happens
You’re seeing:
“You have registered before” ❗
“Tax ID cannot be found” ❗
This usually means:
Possible Cause 1: Your Employer Already Registered You
If you’re:
Salary earner
Government worker
Corporate employee
Your employer may have already created a Payer ID for you.
But:
You don’t know the email used
You don’t know the Payer ID
Your phone number may be different
So the system says you already exist, but you can’t access it.
How To Fix It (Best Solution)
Step 1 — Use “Forgot Payer ID” (Correct Way)
Go to:
👉 https://etax.lirs.net
Then:
Click Find Taxpayer ID
Enter:
Your surname
Phone number
Date of birth
Try different combinations if needed.
Step 2 — If Still Not Working
Use LIRS Support (Fastest Solution)
Contact:
**Lagos State Internal Revenue Service Helpdesk
You can:
Email them
📧 etax@lirs.net
Send:
Full name
Phone number
Email
Date of birth
Write:
“I tried creating a Payer ID but system says I already registered. When I try to find ID, it says not found. Please help retrieve my Payer ID.”
They usually respond within same day or next day.
Step 3 — Fastest Option (If Deadline is Close)
Walk into any LIRS office and tell them:
“I cannot access my Payer ID, but deadline is near.”
They will:
✅ Retrieve your Payer ID
✅ Reset your login
✅ Help you file immediately
This is the fastest solution.
Common Things To Try First
Before contacting them, try:
✔ Use another browser
✔ Try Chrome instead
✔ Turn off VPN
✔ Try different phone number
✔ Try surname only
Sometimes it’s just system glitch.
Important (Don’t Create Another Profile)
⚠️ Don’t try creating multiple accounts
⚠️ It will create duplicate records
⚠️ This may delay your filing
My Recommendation (Based on Your Situation)
Since deadline is close:
👉 Best option: Email LIRS immediately
👉 Second option: Visit LIRS office physically
You’ll resolve it within same day.