In a strategic transfer to ramp up income technology, the Federal Inland Income Service (FIRS) has directed all its tax workplaces throughout Nigeria to function throughout weekends all through the month of June.
The directive, issued by FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji, mandates that tax workplaces stay open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays to help taxpayers in assembly submitting deadlines and improve service supply.
In response to a press release launched by Adedeji’s Particular Adviser on Media, Dare Adekanmbi, the prolonged hours are a part of the company’s efforts to align its operations with a extra customer-friendly method and reply successfully to the rising calls for of the tax season.
“With the tip of the {financial} yr quick approaching and June thirtieth being the statutory deadline for submitting Firm Revenue Tax returns, this transfer is designed to ease the method for taxpayers, maximise compliance, and enhance income,” the assertion learn.
The extension comes on the heels of a notable surge in firm earnings tax submissions as companies rush to satisfy their obligations earlier than the submitting window closes.
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In 2024, FIRS recorded ₦21.6 trillion in whole income and has set an formidable ₦25.2 trillion goal for 2025.
The prolonged working hours are seen as a part of broader efforts to shut the hole and assist the implementation of Nigeria’s ₦54.99 trillion finances for 2025.
The FIRS chairman reiterated his dedication to remodeling the company right into a extra environment friendly and citizen-focused establishment, stressing that improved entry and comfort for taxpayers will stay a core precedence.
The choice to increase operations throughout weekends is anticipated to considerably scale back last-minute congestion and supply companies with extra flexibility in fulfilling their tax duties.
