The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has extended the deadline for the filing of individual annual income tax returns by one month, shifting the due date from March 31 to April 30, 2026.
In a statement on Tuesday, Michael Ango, the acting
executive chairman of the FCT-IRS, said while the statutory deadline remains
March 31 every year, the extension is intended to give taxpayers additional
time to file accurate returns and improve overall compliance in the Federal
Capital Territory.
Ango said voluntary tax compliance remains a civic duty and
a key contribution to national development, urging individuals to prioritise
the timely filing of their annual income tax returns.
He also reiterated that electronic filing through the
FCT-IRS tax portal remains the approved channel for submitting annual returns,
as the agency continues to strengthen its digital tax administration system.
“Individuals are therefore encouraged to file their returns
promptly through the designated FCT-IRS tax portal at
www.taxporta.fctirs.gov.ng,” Ango said.
The FCT-IRS boss advised taxpayers to ensure that personal
details — including national identification number (NIN), phone numbers and
addresses — are correctly captured during onboarding on the portal to avoid
processing delays.
He added that individuals requiring further assistance or
enquires could visit any FCT-IRS office or reach the agency through its
official contact channels.
On March 30, the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS)
extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns to April
14.
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