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  • LIRS Set To Launch Whistle-Blower Initiative Friday, August 5

    LIRS Set To Launch Whistle-Blower Initiative Friday, August 5

     

    The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) is set to launch its Whistle-Blower initiative, a state-wide project, introduced to provide a platform for employees, stakeholders and the general public to report any observed violation, misconduct, or unethical behaviour across the state on Friday, August 5, 2022.

     

     The launch of the Whistle-Blower initiative is scheduled to take place at the Protea Select Hotel, Assibifi Road, Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos.

     

    In a public notice signed by the LIRS Executive Chairman, Ayodele Subair, the Whistle-Blower initiative is a public policy of the State Government to encourage reporting of illegal actions or financial crimes, through the appropriate channel, with a view to correcting the violations or non-compliance.

     

    According to the LIRS boss, “In line with the LIRS core values of integrity and accountability and our commitment to uphold the highest standards of openness, probity and accountability in our dealings with stakeholders, the platform is anonymous and confidential and it is independently managed by Deloitte, a globally accredited company.”

     

    “The objective of the Whistle-Blower initiative is to guarantee transparency, accountability, and confidentiality to all taxpayers and stakeholders in general.

     

    “The policy is designed to protect whistle-blowers from victimization and to encourage them to freely report without fear,” Subair submitted.

  • LIRS Sets January 31 As Deadline For Filing Of Annual Tax Returns By Employers Of Labour

    LIRS Sets January 31 As Deadline For Filing Of Annual Tax Returns By Employers Of Labour

     

    As the new year begins, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has reminded businesses and employers of labour of their statutory obligation to file annual income tax returns pursuant to section 81 (2) of the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) Cap P8 LFN 2004 (as amended).

     

    The Executive Chairman of Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, Mr. Ayodele Subair said the  Act stipulates January 31, 2022 as the deadline for filing of annual income tax returns, failing which penalty accrues.

     

     Subair urged all businesses and employers of labour resident within Lagos State to file their annual income tax returns on or before January 31, 2022, to avoid payment of penalties as well as other statutory sanctions.

     

    The agency, in a statement signed by  Monsurat Amasa, LISR Head, Corporate Communications said the only available platform for filing of annual income tax returns in Lagos State is the LIRS e-Tax portal: https://etax.lirs.net.

     

    “The e-Tax portal is built for convenience of taxpayers, is easy, convenient and safe. All businesses and employers of labor are advised to use the e-Tax portal to file their returns.

     

    “Taxpayer ID of all employees is compulsory for the annual income tax returns to be successful filed on the e-Tax portal. Therefore, all employees and taxable persons within the State are advised to generate a taxpayer ID (where applicable) and file their individual annual income tax returns on the e-Tax portal.

     

    “As part of the Agency’s quest to ease compliance obligations for taxpayers, it has designated some staff at its various offices to assist taxpayers with using the e-Tax portal and other filing related issues.

     

    For more information or any inquiries, taxpayers are enjoined to visit LISR website: www.lirs.gov.ng, follow us on our various social media platforms: @lirsgovng, email: etaxinfo@lirs.net or call the LIRS customer care hotline: 0700CALL LIRS (0700-2255-5477).

     

    Taxpayers are advised to stay safe and adhere to all Covid-19 guidelines as stipulated by the Lagos State Government and the relevant health authorities.