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The Digest:

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has reaffirmed the January 31, 2026, deadline for employers to file their annual tax returns, a routine yet firm reminder of the steady, pressing flow of civic obligation in the state’s economic landscape.

Key Points:
  • Employers in Lagos must file 2025 annual tax returns by January 31, 2026.
  • The mandate is based on the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025.
  • Returns must include accurate employee data and valid Tax Identification Numbers.
  • All filings must be made through the LIRS eTax platform; manual submissions are discontinued.
  • Executive Chairman Ayodele Subair warned of statutory sanctions for defaulters.
  • Employers are advised to file early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
  • The LIRS has provided support channels for guidance and assistance.
In a system where deadlines are as certain as tides, this call to file is more than an annual reminder—it is a pulse check on the rhythm of compliance in Nigeria’s commercial heartbeat.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria