- The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the pre-announced date for filing of annual tax returns.
- The LIRS in a statement, credited the extension to the overall impact of COVID-19 on businesses in the state.
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has given a two weeks extension for filing of Employers’ Annual Returns.
According to the LIRS, the deadline, which was expected to chime as at February 1, 2021, has now been extended to February 14.
As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG, this was contained in a statement signed by LIRS Executive Chairman, Ayodele Subair.
The statement said that the extension was in consideration of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses within the State.
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The statement reads: “According to law, the filing of company’s annual returns expires on January 31st of every fiscal year, and attracts stiff penalties for defaulters. Tax Payers are thereby urged to take advantage of this extension to perform their civic obligation.
“The extension of the deadline is also in response to appeals made by taxpayers as well as an attempt to assuage the effect of the pandemic on the taxpayers and residents of Lagos State.
“We implore taxpayers with difficulties in the filing of their annual returns to seek assistance with specially designated staff at our tax stations or call our Customer Care representatives on 0700 CALL LIRS (0700-2255-5477).
“Further updates on our business operations and alternative payment platforms of the service can be obtained by visiting the LIRS website (www.lirs.gov.ng), and its various social media platforms @lirsgovng.
“The Management and Staff appeal to residents of Lagos State to support the efforts of the Lagos State Government ably led by Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu by adhering strictly to the safety guidelines as issued by relevant health authorities.”
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