LIRS extends deadline for employers to file annual tax returns to February 7

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for employers to file their annual tax returns from February 1 to February 7, 2026, while the subsequent yearly deadline for filing remains January 31.
The LIRS executive chairman, Ayodele Subair, disclosed this on Friday in a statement issued by the head of corporate communications, Monsurat Amasa-Oyelude.
LIRS, in the statement, said it, “has extended the deadline for filing of employers’ annual tax returns by one week, from February 1 to February 7, 2026, adding that, “the statutory deadline for filing of employers’ annual tax returns is January 31, every year.”
“Dr. 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, Dr. Subair advised employers to ensure that the TaxID (Tax Identification Number) of all employees is correctly captured in their submissions.”
According to the agency, the extension is aimed at providing employers with additional time to complete and submit accurate tax returns.
The agency, therefore, urged employers to direct their enquiries or seek assistance by visiting any LIRS office or by contacting the service through its website, email, customer care, or social media channels.
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