States/Lagos

Lagos

Online Filing

Lagos State Internal Revenue Service

File Online

Short Name

LIRS

State Code

LA

Payment Channels

4 Available

Contact Information

Address

Block 8, The Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos

Phone

0700-CALL-LIRS

Email

info@lirs.gov.ng

Website

https://lirs.gov.ng

Payment Channels

Bank TransferLIRS Online PortalPOSUSSD

Filing Deadlines

PAYE Remittance

Monthly employer obligation

10th of the following month

Self-Assessment

Individual annual tax return

March 31st of the following year

Annual Returns (Employers)

PAYE reconciliation submission

January 31st of the following year (for employers)

Penalty Rates

Late Filing₦100,000 first month + ₦50,000 per subsequent month
Late Payment10% of tax + interest at CBN MPR (currently 27%)

Self-Assessment Checklist

Tax Identification Number (TIN)Required

Your unique tax ID - obtain from FIRS if you don't have one

Valid ID (NIN, Passport, or Driver's License)Required

Government-issued identification

Bank Verification Number (BVN)Required

Required for linking financial records

Income records for the yearRequired

Employment letters, contracts, invoices

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Pension contribution receipts

If applicable - reduces taxable income

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NHF contribution receipts

National Housing Fund contributions

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Life insurance premium receipts

If applicable - up to allowed limit

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Rent receipts

Rent relief up to ₦500,000 per annum

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Previous year's tax clearance

For reference and carryforward

Estimated time: 30-60 minutes if documents are ready

Need help? 0700-CALL-LIRS

Upcoming 2026 Deadlines

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PAYE remittance due for December
2026-01-10
WHT remittance due for December
2026-01-21
Employer annual PAYE returns due
2026-01-31
PAYE remittance due for January
2026-02-10
Individual self-assessment deadline
2026-03-31
Company income tax filing deadline
2026-06-30
PAYE remittance due for March
2026-03-10
PAYE remittance due for April
2026-04-10

Important Notes

  • Tax administered by LIRS
  • File online at https://lirs.gov.ng
  • Tax clearance certificate required for various transactions
  • PAYE remittance must be within 10 days of salary payment
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