Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has approved weekend operations for tax offices across the country throughout June.
The directive, announced in a statement by Dare Adekanmbi, Special Adviser on Media to the Chairman, underscores Adedeji’s commitment to delivering a customer-focused tax administration.
According to the statement, tax offices will now open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays. The weekend schedule, which began on June 14 and ends on June 29, is aimed at helping companies meet the June 30 deadline for filing their annual Companies Income Tax (CIT) returns.
Coordinating directors overseeing the Large Taxpayers Group, Government and Medium Taxpayers Group, and Emerging Taxpayers Group have communicated the directive to all tax offices to ensure effective implementation.
“June marks the peak of the CIT filing season, especially for businesses whose financial year ends on December 31,” the statement noted.
Since assuming office, Adedeji has led reforms to streamline tax processes and improve service delivery, transforming the FIRS into a more responsive, service-driven institution.
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