Hello community. I’ve been seeing March 31 as the deadline for tax filing for individuals earning Personal Income Tax. Pls, I want to know if it is for this year or next year? I initially thought tax filing will be done at the end of the year
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Hello community. I’ve been seeing March 31 as the deadline for tax filing for individuals earning Personal Income Tax. Pls, I want to know if it is for this year or next year? I initially thought tax filing will be done at the end of the year
In Nigeria, the March 31 deadline is for filing tax returns for the previous year — not the current year. Here’s how it works: 📅 How the March 31 Deadline Works March 31, 2026 → You file 2025 income March 31, 2027 → You file 2026 income March 31, 2025 → You filed 2024 income By law, individuals mustRead more
In Nigeria, the March 31 deadline is for filing tax returns for the previous year — not the current year.
Here’s how it works:
📅 How the March 31 Deadline Works
March 31, 2026 → You file 2025 income
March 31, 2027 → You file 2026 income
March 31, 2025 → You filed 2024 income
By law, individuals must file Personal Income Tax returns on or before March 31 each year, covering income earned in the preceding year.
For example:
Government recently reminded taxpayers to file 2025 returns by March 31, 2026.
This confirms the rule: You always file for last year.
Why It’s Not End of the Year
Many people think tax filing happens December, but Nigeria uses:
Tax year: January – December
Filing period: January – March (next year)
So after December ends, you have 3 months (Jan–March) to file your returns.
Who Must File (Important ⚠️)
You should file by March 31 if you are:
Salary earner (even if PAYE is deducted)
Business owner
Freelancer
Self-employed
Investor earning dividends, interest, etc.
Filing is mandatory even if you don’t owe extra tax.
Quick Summary
✔ March 31 = Filing deadline
✔ It is for previous year income
✔ Filing happens every year
✔ Applies to all income earners
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