The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering trust and promoting voluntary tax compliance among entrepreneurs, small businesses, and players in Nigeria’s informal sector.
This renewed focus comes in preparation for the 2025 edition of its flagship outreach initiative, the Tax Clinic—a programme aimed at enhancing tax education and encouraging compliance across all segments of the Nigerian economy.
Ahead of the event, FIRS Executive Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, described the clinic as a vital component of the agency’s broader push to embed transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness in the tax system.
“The Tax Clinic is our way of bringing tax knowledge directly to the people. It plays a vital role in building trust and fostering a culture of voluntary compliance,” Adedeji said.
He emphasized the importance of expanding the national tax base while empowering individuals and business owners to meet their civic responsibilities. “This is not just an event—it’s a movement. Our goal is to ensure every Nigerian understands their part in nation-building through voluntary tax compliance,” he added.
Organised by the FIRS Emerging Taxpayers’ Group (ETG), the two-day event will feature panel discussions, expert-led workshops, interactive service desks, and live Q&A sessions covering topics such as business registration, tax filing, and dispute resolution.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with representatives from key institutions, including the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Joint Tax Board (JTB), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT), National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC).
Professional bodies expected at the event include the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). In addition to tax advisory services, the NMA will also provide free basic medical screenings during the event.
The first 300 on-site registrants will receive branded souvenirs.
Targeted at business owners, freelancers, trade associations, and professionals, the Tax Clinic will also be livestreamed to allow for remote participation.
Scheduled to take place in Lagos on July 15 and 16, 2025, the event carries the theme “Tax Clinic for Tax Clarity.”
FIRS described the initiative as a key element of its strategy to boost revenue collection, integrate the informal sector, and simplify Nigeria’s tax ecosystem, in alignment with the country’s broader economic development goals.
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