The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has announced a two-week extension for employers of labour to file their Annual Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax returns. This extension moves the deadline beyond the original statutory date of January 31, 2026.
According to a statement released by Courage Eboigbe, Head of Corporate Communications at EIRS, the extension is intended to provide employers with ample time to adapt to recent tax reforms. The grace period will allow organizations to align their filings with the provisions outlined in the Nigerian Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025.
The EIRS has directed all employers to submit their employees’ PAYE returns through the official digital portal, accessible at https://paye.eirs.gov.ng. The revenue service emphasized that submissions will only be considered valid if they are duly signed and stamped by the employer or an accredited tax agent and fully compliant with Section 33 of the NTAA 2025.
Employers are strongly advised to take advantage of this extended deadline to regularize their filings and avoid potential penalties. The EIRS has made it clear that penalties for non-compliance remain in effect, and defaulting employers will face sanctions as stipulated in Sections 127 and 101 of the NTAA.
For additional information or technical assistance, employers can contact the EIRS via the provided helplines: 08168091243 and 08130970146.
