In a bid to support taxpayers ahead of the June 30 Companies Income Tax (CIT) filing deadline, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced the extension of tax office operations to weekends throughout the month of June.
The directive, issued by FIRS Executive Chairman, Mr. Zacch Adedeji, was conveyed through a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Dare Adekanmbi, who noted that the move aligns with the agency’s commitment to delivering on its customer-centric service policy.
“With this directive, tax offices will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays, starting from June 14 to June 29,” the statement said.
The extended hours aim to ease the burden on companies required by law to file their annual tax returns before the end of the month, especially those whose financial year ends on December 31.
The FIRS highlighted that June marks the peak of the Companies Income Tax (CIT) filing season, and the additional weekend support will assist taxpayers in meeting their obligations promptly.
According to the agency, coordinating directors across the Large Taxpayers Group, Government and Medium Taxpayers Group, and Emerging Taxpayers Group have already communicated the management’s directive to relevant staff nationwide.
The statement further emphasized Mr. Adedeji’s broader reform agenda since assuming office, which has included a strategic reorganization of FIRS operations aimed at streamlining tax processes and enhancing taxpayer experience. These reforms have positioned FIRS not just as a tax collector, but as a service-driven institution.
Taxpayers are encouraged to take advantage of the extended hours to file returns and avoid last-minute penalties.
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