LIRS extends deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has again extended the deadline for filing individual tax returns to April 21, 2026. A statement issued by the Head of Corporate Communications,
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has again extended the deadline for filing individual tax returns to April 21, 2026.
A statement issued by the Head of Corporate Communications, Monsurat Amasa-Oyelude explained that the latest extension of the deadline was to allow taxpayers the opportunity to complete their filings.
''Following the earlier extension granted to April 14, 2026, the Agency has observed a significant increase in traffic on its eTax platform as more taxpayers endeavour to meet the filing deadline.
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''In view of this development, and to ensure that all taxpayers are provided with adequate opportunity to complete their filings, LIRS hereby announces a further extension of the deadline, now set for April 21, 2026.
''This additional extension is granted in consideration of the overwhelming response and to enhance taxpayer convenience, while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of submissions.
''Taxpayers are reminded that the filing of annual income tax returns remains a statutory obligation and are encouraged to take advantage of this final extension to fulfil their civic responsibility.
The statement added: ''The Executive Chairman of LIRS, Dr. Ayodele Subair, on Friday reiterated that all filings must be completed electronically via the LIRS eTax platform: https://etax.lirs.net, which remains the only approved channel for submission.''
