Nigerian Tax Deadline Calendar
Never miss a tax deadline. Track all PIT, VAT, PAYE, and WHT due dates.
Next Deadline
PAYE Remittance - January
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
26 days
Upcoming Deadlines
PAYE Remittance - January
PAYE remittance for January 2026 salaries
Feb 10
26 days
VAT Return - January
VAT return for January 2026
Feb 21
37 days
WHT Remittance - January
Withholding tax remittance for January 2026
Feb 21
37 days
PAYE Remittance - February
PAYE remittance for February 2026 salaries
Mar 10
54 days
VAT Return - February
VAT return for February 2026
Mar 21
65 days
All 2026 Deadlines
PAYE Remittance - January
VAT Return - January
WHT Remittance - January
PAYE Remittance - February
VAT Return - February
WHT Remittance - February
Personal Income Tax Filing
PAYE Remittance - March
VAT Return - March
WHT Remittance - March
PAYE Remittance - April
VAT Return - April
WHT Remittance - April
PAYE Remittance - May
VAT Return - May
WHT Remittance - May
Company Income Tax Filing
PAYE Remittance - June
VAT Return - June
WHT Remittance - June
PAYE Remittance - July
VAT Return - July
WHT Remittance - July
PAYE Remittance - August
VAT Return - August
WHT Remittance - August
PAYE Remittance - September
VAT Return - September
WHT Remittance - September
PAYE Remittance - October
VAT Return - October
WHT Remittance - October
PAYE Remittance - November
VAT Return - November
WHT Remittance - November
PAYE Remittance - December
VAT Return - December
WHT Remittance - December
Penalties for Late Filing
Personal Income Tax
₦50,000 fine + 10% of tax due
VAT
₦50,000 fine + 5% of unpaid VAT
PAYE
10% of unpaid tax + interest
Withholding Tax
10% of unpaid WHT
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the personal income tax filing deadline?
The annual personal income tax (self-assessment) filing deadline is March 31st of the following year. For example, 2026 tax year must be filed by March 31, 2027.
What happens if I miss a tax deadline?
Missing tax deadlines attracts penalties and interest. For PIT, it's ₦50,000 + 10% of tax due. For VAT, it's ₦50,000 + 5% of unpaid VAT. PAYE attracts 10% of unpaid tax.
When is VAT due each month?
VAT returns must be filed and payment made by the 21st of the following month. For example, January's VAT is due by February 21st.
When should employers remit PAYE?
Employers must remit PAYE deductions by the 10th of the following month. January salaries must be remitted by February 10th.
Can I get an extension on tax deadlines?
Generally, tax deadlines are strict. However, you can apply to FIRS for extensions in exceptional circumstances. This should be done before the deadline passes.
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