How to file withholding tax returns on TaxProMax

Businesses in Nigeria will file withholding tax (WHT) returns on TaxProMax for amounts withheld on payment to companies. Withholding tax deducted from certain transactions with companies is payable to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). When the WHT return is filed successfully, the taxpayer will generate a reference code containing the payment details. The amount due can be paid online or at the bank.

First:

Log in to the TaxProMax website at https://taxpromax.firs.gov.ng/taxpayer

Note: A user must register with FIRS to access the portal.

 

Second:

After logging in, beneath Taxpayer’s name and Find task arrange below, click on Group Taxes.

 

Third:

From the options under Group Taxes, click on WithHolding Tax (WHT)

 

Fourth:

Under Returning Currency, choose the currency for the amount payable. Options are NGN, GBP, USD, and EUR. Note that WHT is payable in the currency of transaction.

Fifth:

Next, choose the type of WHT in the row for Returning WHT Type. That is Dividend/Interest or Others.

Choose File by uploading the WHT template and click Proceed.

A copy of the sample template can be downloaded from the link below the Proceed Button. Each transaction will show the following details;

  1. Beneficiary_name
  2. Beneficiary_tin
  3. Transaction_date
  4. Transaction_desc
  5. Transaction_amount
  6. Rate
  7. Tax_type
  8. Tax_amount
  9. Schedule_reference

NOTE: The template is in .xlsx file extension but complete and save the template as .xls file extension for compatibility.

Sixth:

Next, choose the type of WHT in the row for Returning WHT Type. That is Dividend/Interest or Others.

Choose File by uploading the WHT template and click Proceed.

A copy of the sample template can be downloaded from the link below the Proceed Button. Each transaction will show the following details;

  1. Beneficiary_name
  2. Beneficiary_tin
  3. Transaction_date
  4. Transaction_desc
  5. Transaction_amount
  6. Rate
  7. Tax_type
  8. Tax_amount
  9. Schedule_reference

NOTE: Ensure the contents of the file are in the same format as the template to upload the schedule with ease. The template is in .xlsx file extension but complete and save the template as .xls file extension for compatibility.

Seventh:

After clicking Proceed, details of the information in the template uploaded will be shown as follows;

Upper section

  1. Count, that is, the number of payments in the returns uploaded
  2. Amount or total amount payable.

Proceed button. Before clicking Proceed, confirm the entries in the lower section such as;

  1. Beneficiary
  2. TIN
  3. TMatch – This column shows the beneficiary with the TIN provided in FIRS records. NoMatch indicates the TIN does not match the beneficiary. Verify the TIN from the vendor or proceed with the filing and supply the right TIN later.
  4. Transaction date
  5. Description
  6. Amount
  7. Rate
  8. Deducted
  9. Tax (Which is WHT)
At this point, the taxpayer has filed the withholding tax returns on TaxProMax. The outstanding task is the payment.

Eight:

Next is the Payment Page for the reference code with an option to print the invoice and pay at the bank or online. Make payment and obtain receipt. The official WHT receipt may be downloaded from FIRS TCC portal after 2 working days. The WHT credit note will be issued in the name of the beneficiary and cannot be accessed from the party thar made the payment.

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