Employers of labor in Lagos State have been given up till the
January31, 2021, to file their company’s annual return to avoid
penalties. According to the Lagos State Internal Revenue Services,
this is in line with the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) Cap P8
LFN 2011 (as amended). LIRS in a statement released, urged all
employers to file their company’s annual tax returns on or before the
31st January deadline.
The Agency’s eTax platform, launched in October, 2019 gives
taxpayers the opportunity to comply with all COVID -19
protocols, by filing their tax returns from the comfort of
their offices or homes. In addition, all digital platforms and tax
portals are available for taxpayers’ use and convenience. The Annual
Tax Returns, which show each employee’s emoluments and tax paid in
year 2020, are to be filed via LIRS online portals only as
manual filing is no longer acceptable. Tax assessments,
payments and other tax administration matters can also be
carried out on the same platforms.
The LIRS customer care hotline: 0700 CALL LIRS (0700-2255-5477),
website: www.lirs.gov.ng, chat rooms and the various social media
platforms @lirsgovng are available for enquiries.
The Executive Chairman of LIRS, Mr. Ayodele Subair, noted that in the
face of the prevailing realities of the COVID-19 pandemic and
its effects on businesses, penalties and fines may be an
additional burden on companies’ finances, and therefore urges
all employers of labor to file their returns within the
period stipulated by law.
He explained further that the essence of the ongoing media campaign
and numerous reminders and appeals to companies on this statutory
obligation, is to ensure they file early, to avoid sanctions. The
steps to file are available on all LIRS communication
channels, however, taxpayers with difficulties filing are
also welcome to seek assistance with specially designated
staff at the LIRS tax stations.
LIRS have made the process simple, quick, secure and
reliable for their esteemed taxpayers. The tax agency are also
available on various digital platforms to assist taxpayers on
the process of e-filing. The LIRS urges all Lagos State residents and
businesses to stay safe and obey all Covid-19 guidelines as stipulated
by the relevant health authorities and the Lagos State Government.
LIRS gives employers of labor January 31 deadline
