Tax reform committee chair says many Nigerians remain non-compliant, assures taxpayers of easier filing processes

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has urged Nigerians to ensure they file their annual tax returns on or before March 31.

Oyedele stressed the need for both employers and individuals to comply fully with existing tax laws, noting that a significant number of Nigerians remain non-compliant with self-assessment tax filings.

He made this known during a webinar organised for human resource managers, payroll officers, chief financial officers (CFOs) and tax managers, in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board.

“In terms of filing returns, employers are required to file annual returns for their employees. Many of you may have done that already, but if you haven’t, you have just a few days left to do so, including projections of how much you intend to pay your staff,” Oyedele said.

Speaking on ongoing tax reforms, he cautioned employees against assuming that their tax obligations end once taxes are deducted from their salaries by their employers.

Oyedele also assured Nigerians that the authorities are working to simplify the tax filing process and make compliance easier for taxpayers.