The Digest:
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has announced a final extension for filing individual annual income tax returns, giving taxpayers until April 21, 2026, to complete the process. The decision follows a surge in activity on its eTax platform after the previous deadline was extended to April 14. Executive Chairman Ayodele Subair reiterated that all tax returns must be submitted electronically through the eTax platform, the only approved channel for filing.
Key Points:
- The extension is described as a "final window" granted due to overwhelming turnout.
- Filing annual income tax returns remains a legal obligation for eligible taxpayers.
- The original deadline was March 31, first extended to April 14.
- The eTax platform experienced increased traffic as taxpayers sought to comply.
- The extension aims to enhance convenience while maintaining submission integrity.\
Sources: Nigerian Tribune
