The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing of employers’ annual tax returns by one week, from February 1 to February 7, 2026.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Dr Ayodele Subair, explained that the statutory deadline for filing of employers’ annual tax returns is January 31, every year.
He noted that the extension is intended to give employers additional time to complete and file accurate tax returns.
Subair stated that employers must prioritise 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 all employees’ Tax Identification Numbers (TaxIDs) are correctly captured in their submissions.
For further enquiries or assistance, employers may visit any LIRS office or contact the Service 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)
Signed
Monsurat Amasa-Oyelude
Head, Corporate Communications, LIRS
