It’s the season for filing payroll tax in Nigeria. The Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) Cap P8 LFN 2011 (as amended) requires every employer to file the employer tax returns (Form H1) with the relevant tax authority by 31 January. Employers are…
What is payroll tax reconciliation? A payroll tax reconciliation checks whether the PAYE tax calculated corresponds with the actual amount payable. A regular reconciliation lowers payroll tax exposure. An employer can carry out a reconciliation exercise quarterly, bi-annually, or annually.…
If you want answers to common questions on Nigerian PAYE tax, you are in the right place. Personal income tax is a type of direct tax that impacts the net salary of an employee. We’ve addressed twelve (12) frequently asked…
Taxable persons under the Personal Income Tax Act in Nigeria will use a new basis to determine chargeable income. The changes in personal income tax law are in line with the Finance Act 2020 which came into force on 1…
To lower the impact of COVID-19 on taxpayers, the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the time for filing the annual individual tax returns (Form A) by 14 days. The new deadline for filing Form A is 14…
Calculate PAYE tax online Online PAYE Tax Calculator with changes in Finance Act 2020 PAYE tax is the tax on employment income. Finance Act 2020 has also introduced changes in how to calculate PAYE tax. In Nigeria, an employer is…
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the time for filing 2020 employer tax returns by fourteen (14) days. The initial due date of 31 January 2021 is no more applicable. The new deadline is now Sunday, 14…
After the tax authority conducts an audit on business records, the next step is usually a tax audit reconciliation meeting. The purpose is to resolve any outstanding tax issues in a physical visit to the tax office. However, the COVID-19…
In March 2020, taxpayers in Lagos State received an additional period of 2 months to file the annual individual tax returns or Form A. The revised due date was May 30, 2020. However, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has…
Usually, the gross salary on an employment contract differs from the monthly salary which an employee receives. Our earlier article on payroll and statutory contributions in Nigeria provides an analysis of the various requirements. One of the payroll obligations that…