Like IIRS, LIRS Extends Deadline for filing Annual Returns to Feb. 7, 2027

Just as the Imo State Internal Revenue Service (IIRS) has extended the deadline for filing annual tax returns to February 27, 2026, the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has also extended the deadline for filing of employers’ annual tax returns by one week, from February 1 to February 7, 2026.

Business Hilights gathered that the extension is part of efforts to improve compliance and aligns with the service’s shift towards a fully automated digital revenue system. 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 provide employers with additional time to complete and submit accurate tax returns.

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.

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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.

For further enquiries or assistance, employers may visit any LIRS office or contact the Service through the following channels: