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Expert insights on Nigerian tax law, compliance tips, and guides to help you navigate the Nigeria Tax Act 2025.

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Tax Reform

Nigeria Tax Act 2025: The Complete Guide to What Changed

Everything you need to know about the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 - from the new 0% bracket for minimum wage earners to simplified CRA calculations.

8 min read1/2/2025
Compliance

The ₦5 Million Penalty: Why Vendor TIN Verification is Now Critical

Under the new tax administration rules, contracting with unregistered vendors can cost you ₦5 million per transaction. Here's how to stay compliant.

6 min read1/5/2025
Personal Tax

Zero Tax for Minimum Wage Earners: How the 0% Bracket Works

If you earn ₦800,000 or less annually, you now pay no income tax. Here's exactly how it works and who qualifies.

5 min read1/3/2025
Business

0% Corporate Tax for Small Companies: What Qualifies

Companies with turnover under ₦50 million are now exempt from Corporate Income Tax. Here's how to qualify and what it means for your business.

6 min read1/4/2025
Business

VAT Input Credits on Services: The Hidden Win in Tax Reform

Previously, you could only claim input VAT on goods. Now services and capital assets qualify too. Here's how to maximize this benefit.

7 min read1/6/2025
Guides

State Tax Filing: A Guide to Lagos, Rivers, Kano, and More

Personal income tax is filed at the state level. Here's how to navigate LIRS, RIRS, KIRS, and other state revenue services.

6 min read1/7/2025
Compliance

Withholding Tax in Nigeria: Rates, Rules, and Remittance

WHT rates range from 2.5% to 10% depending on the payment type. Here's a complete guide to when and how to deduct and remit.

7 min read1/8/2025
Personal Tax

Freelancer Tax Guide: What Self-Employed Nigerians Must Know

Freelancers and gig workers have the same tax obligations as employees - but with more responsibility. Here's your complete guide.

8 min read1/9/2025
Personal Tax

How Rental Income is Taxed in Nigeria

Own property you rent out? Here's how rental income tax works, including allowable deductions and filing requirements.

7 min read1/10/2025
Personal Tax

Capital Gains Tax in Nigeria: What's Taxed at 10%

Selling property, shares, or other assets? Capital gains are taxed at 10% - but there are exemptions. Here's the complete guide.

8 min read1/11/2025
Guides

How to Get Your Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC)

Need a TCC for contracts, loans, or official purposes? Here's the step-by-step process for Lagos, FCT, and other states.

6 min read1/12/2025
Compliance

Employer's Guide to Payroll Tax Compliance in Nigeria

Running payroll? Here's everything you need to know about PAYE, pension, NHF, NSITF, and ITF obligations.

9 min read1/13/2025
Guides

10 Legal Tax Planning Strategies for 2026

Minimize your tax legally with these strategies that take advantage of the new tax rules.

10 min read1/14/2025
Personal Tax

Understanding Your Nigerian Payslip: Every Deduction Explained

Confused by the deductions on your payslip? Here's a line-by-line explanation of PAYE, pension, NHF, and more.

7 min read1/15/2025
News

FACT CHECK: Will All Your Bank Transfers Be Taxed? What the Law Actually Says

The WhatsApp forwards are wrong. Here's the truth about the so-called 'bank transfer tax' and what the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 actually says about electronic transactions.

6 min read1/5/2026
News

FACT CHECK: Will Your Bank Account Be Blocked Without a TIN?

Another WhatsApp myth debunked. Here's the truth about TIN requirements and what happens if you don't have one.

7 min read1/6/2026
News

FACT CHECK: Can Government Auto-Debit Your Bank Account for Tax?

The scary message about government taking money directly from your account is false. Here's what the law actually allows.

7 min read1/7/2026
News

FACT CHECK: Is Everyone Paying 20% Tax Now? Understanding the Real Rates

No, the tax rate isn't 20% for everyone. In fact, most Nigerians pay LESS tax under the new law. Here's the truth about tax brackets.

8 min read1/8/2026
Guides

Plain English Guide: What the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 Actually Means for You

Forget the legal jargon and WhatsApp forwards. Here's what the new tax law means in plain language for everyday Nigerians.

10 min read1/9/2026
News

KPMG Identifies Errors, Gaps, and Inconsistencies in Nigeria's New Tax Laws

Global accounting firm KPMG has released a professional review of Nigeria's new tax legislation, identifying 22 areas of concern including errors, inconsistencies, and unclear provisions that could affect businesses and individuals.

8 min read1/9/2026
Business

5 Systems Every New Business Owner Must Have (Before It's Too Late)

Hustle can start a business, but only systems keep it alive. Here are the five essential systems every Nigerian entrepreneur needs—and how to build them from day one.

10 min read1/10/2026
Business

5 Cash Flow Systems Eko Traders Use to Avoid Business Failure

Lagos market traders have perfected cash flow management through generations of experience. Here are the five systems that keep their businesses alive—and how you can apply them.

9 min read1/10/2026
Business

Revenue vs Profit: The Difference That Saves (or Kills) Your Business

Spending your revenue like it's profit is the fastest way to kill your business. Here's how to understand—and separate—the two numbers that matter most.

8 min read1/10/2026
Business

5 Decisions Every New Business Owner Must Make Early (Before Problems Start)

These five decisions seem small at the start but become massive problems if delayed. Make them early, save yourself years of headaches.

10 min read1/10/2026
Business

Hard Work Isn't Enough: Why Your Business Falls Apart When You Rest

You work 16-hour days but your business still struggles when you take a break. The problem isn't effort—it's the absence of systems.

6 min read1/10/2026
Business

If You Don't Write It Down, You Can't Control It

You think you know your numbers. But knowing isn't the same as recording. Here's why most business problems are actually visibility problems.

5 min read1/10/2026
Business

If Your Business Can't Stand On Its Own, It's Not Yet a Business

Your business survives because you keep putting your personal money into it. That's not investment—that's life support.

5 min read1/10/2026
Business

How to Create SOPs for Your Business (Even as a One-Person Operation)

You don't need a big team to need SOPs. If your business involves sales, customers, payments, or delivery—you need SOPs.

5 min read1/10/2026
Business

3 Things You Must Track Daily (Or Your Money Will Move Anyhow)

If you're not tracking these three things, your money is moving without direction.

5 min read1/10/2026
Business

Savings vs Investment: When to Use Your Business Savings for Stock

You saved money and now want to use it for restocking. Is that going backwards? Here's how to think about it.

4 min read1/10/2026
Business

3 Things That Make Customers Leave (And Never Come Back)

Product quality isn't enough to keep customers. If you're not doing these three things, your customers are already looking elsewhere.

4 min read1/10/2026
Business

5 Mistakes New Business Owners Make With Capital

Capital isn't your enemy. Misusing it is. Here are the five capital mistakes that drain new businesses dry.

5 min read1/10/2026
Business

3 Things That Make Your Business Move Slowly (And How to Fix Them)

It's not hustle that makes your business move. It's planning, cash control, and knowing what brings real profit.

5 min read1/10/2026
Business

What Alaba Market Taught Me: If You Don't Know How the Market Works, It Will Use You

A first-time visit to Alaba Market turned into an expensive lesson about business, trust, and knowing the rules before you play.

5 min read1/10/2026
Business

5 Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask Their Customers

Your customers know things about your business that you don't. These five questions unlock insights that can transform your sales.

6 min read1/10/2026
Business

5 Things You Must Document in Your Business (Or Watch It Fall Apart)

Keeping everything in your head feels efficient until mistakes repeat, money disappears, and your business becomes fragile. Here's what to document.

7 min read1/10/2026
Business

Do You Actually Know How Much Profit You Make? (Most Business Owners Don't)

Sales are coming in. Customers keep buying. But can you point to your actual profit? If you can't, your business is gambling.

7 min read1/10/2026

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