The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has extended the deadline for filing individual yearly income tax returns by one month, moving it from March 31 to April 30, 2026.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Michael Ango, the acting executive chairman of the FCT-IRS, stated that while the statutory deadline remains March 31 each year, the delay is meant to provide taxpayers more time to complete proper returns and increase overall compliance in the Federal Capital Territory.

Ango emphasised that voluntary tax compliance remained a civic obligation and a critical contribution to national development, asking citizens to prioritise the timely filing of their yearly income tax reports.

He also reaffirmed that electronic filing via the FCT-IRS tax portal remains the accepted method of submitting yearly returns, as the agency works to improve its digital tax administration system.

“Individuals are therefore encouraged to file their returns promptly through the designated FCT-IRS tax portal at www.taxporta.fctirs.gov.ng,” Ango said.

To minimise processing delays, Ango recommended taxpayers to verify that personal facts such as their national identity number (NIN), phone numbers, and addresses are appropriately collected during portal onboarding.

He further stated that anyone seeking additional assistance or information might visit any FCT-IRS office or contact the agency through its appropriate procedures.

On March 30, the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) extended the deadline for filing individual yearly income tax filings to April 14.

See the Press Release:

What This Means: Taxpayers in the FCT now have extra time until April 30, 2026, to file their returns without penalty, reducing the pressure of the original March 31 deadline. The extension also signals the agency’s push for more accurate filings and higher compliance, while reinforcing the shift to mandatory online submissions via its tax portal.