LIRS Extends Deadline for Filing Individual Tax Returns to April 14

– Reaffirms eTax platform as sole filing channel

Sunday Ehigiator

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for the filing of individual annual income tax returns to April 14, 2026.

The extension, announced in a statement issued yesterday, signed by Head of Corporate Communications at LIRS, Monsurat Amasa-Oyelude, shifts the deadline by two weeks from the original April 1 date, offering taxpayers more time to complete and submit their returns.

The Executive Chairman of LIRS, Ayodele Subair, in the statement, explained that the statutory deadline for filing individual annual tax returns remains March 31 each year but noted that the extension was necessary to accommodate taxpayers.

“The extension is intended to provide individuals with additional time to complete and submit accurate tax returns,” Subair stated.

He urged taxpayers to prioritise compliance, stressing that timely filing should become a routine obligation.

“Individuals must give priority to the timely filing of their annual income tax returns, noting that compliance should be embedded as a routine personal practice,” he said.

Subair also reiterated that the LIRS eTax platform remains the only approved channel for filing annual returns, adding that manual submissions have been completely phased out.

“Electronic filing through the LIRS eTax platform remains the only approved method for submitting annual returns, as manual filings have been completely phased out,” he stated.

Describing the platform as secure, accessible, and user-friendly, the LIRS boss advised taxpayers to ensure that their Tax Identification Number (TaxID) is accurately captured during submission.

He further encouraged individuals seeking assistance to visit any LIRS office or explore the agency’s official communication channels for support.