The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns to April 21, 2026.
- +LIRS extends income tax filing deadline to April 21
The agency disclosed this in a statement signed by Monsurat Amasa-Oyelude on Friday, citing increased demand on its electronic tax filing platform.
The agency disclosed this in a statement signed by Monsurat Amasa-Oyelude on Friday, citing increased demand on its electronic tax filing platform.
The extension follows a surge in usage of the LIRS eTax platform after the previous deadline was moved to April 14.
The agency said the decision was taken to give taxpayers additional time to complete their filings without disruption.
LIRS attributed the extension to heightened activity on its digital tax platform and the need to accommodate taxpayers.
The agency also emphasised that this extension should be considered final, urging taxpayers to comply promptly with filing requirements.
The extension is part of a series of deadline adjustments made by LIRS to improve compliance.
These measures reflect ongoing efforts to improve tax compliance and streamline the filing process.
LIRS continues to push for full adoption of its electronic tax filing system.
The shift toward digital systems is part of broader reforms to modernise tax collection in Lagos State.
The LIRS has reiterated the importance of timely compliance with tax obligations.
At the federal level, the tax environment has undergone significant changes with the introduction of new laws.
