The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing of employers’ annual tax returns by one week — from 1 February to 7 February 2026.
In a statement on Friday, the agency’s Executive Chairman, Dr. Ayodele Subair explained that the statutory deadline for filing of employers’ annual tax returns is 31 January every year. He noted that the extension is intended to provide employers with additional time to complete and submit accurate tax returns.
Subair stated that employers must give priority to the timely filing of their annual returns, noting that compliance should be embedded as a routine business practice.
He also reiterated that electronic filing through the LIRS eTax platform remains the only approved method for submitting annual returns, as manual filings have been completely phased out. Employers are therefore required to file their returns exclusively through the LIRS eTax portal: https://etax.lirs.net.
Describing the platform as secure, user-friendly, and accessible 24/7, Subair advised employers to ensure that the Tax Identification Number of all employees is correctly captured in their submissions.
For further enquiries or assistance, employers are advised to visit any LIRS office or contact the agency through the following channels:
• Website: www.lirs.gov.ng
• Facebook & LinkedIn: Lagos State Internal Revenue Service
• Instagram & YouTube: @lirsgovng
• X (formerly Twitter): @lirs_govng
• Email: etaxinfo@lirs.net
• Customer Care Hotline: 0700-CALL-LIRS (0700-2255-5477)
