By Our Reporter
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has further extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns to 21 April, 2026.
The new deadline followed the earlier extension granted to 14 April, 2026 by the Agency.
LIRS made this known in a statement signed by the Head, Corporate Communications, Monsurat Amasa-Oyelude, copy of which was made available to newsmen, stating that it extended the tax filing further after observing a significant increase in traffic on its eTax platform as more taxpayers endeavoured to meet the filing deadline.
"The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) wishes to express its sincere appreciation to esteemed taxpayers for their continued compliance and commitment to the filing of their individual annual income tax returns.
"Following the earlier extension granted to 14 April, 2026, the Agency has observed a significant increase in traffic on its eTax platform as more taxpayers endeavour to meet the filing deadline.
"In view of this development, and to ensure that all taxpayers are provided with adequate opportunity to complete their filings, LIRS hereby announces a further extension of the deadline, now set for 21 April, 2026.
"This additional extension is granted in consideration of the overwhelming response and to enhance taxpayer convenience, while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of submissions.
"Taxpayers are reminded that the filing of annual income tax returns remains a statutory obligation and are encouraged to take advantage of this final extension to fulfil their civic responsibility," the statement read.
The Executive Chairman of LIRS, Dr. Ayodele Subair, however, reiterated that all filings must be completed electronically via the LIRS eTax platform: https://etax.lirs.net, which he said remains the only approved channel for submission.
The statement directed taxpayers, seeking further enquiries or assistance, to visit any LIRS office or contact the Agency through its official communication channels.
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