All Your Tax Deadlines in One Place
Complete guide to personal and business tax deadlines for 2026. Stay compliant with FIRS requirements and never miss a critical deadline.
Verify Your Deadlines
Tax deadlines may vary by state and business type. Always confirm with your SBIR or FIRS office.
Plan Ahead
Set reminders 2 weeks before critical deadlines to ensure sufficient preparation and avoid penalties.
Critical Deadlines
9 itemsVAT Returns Filing
File VAT returns for December period within 21 days
💡 Required by FIRS for all registered VAT businesses
Personal Income Tax Returns Deadline
Deadline for filing personal income tax returns for all self-employed and employed individuals
💡 State-specific deadlines - verify with your SBIR. Includes self-employed and individual investors.
VAT Returns Filing
File VAT returns for March period within 21 days
CIT Returns Deadline (Dec Year-End)
Company Income Tax returns with audited financial statements due within 6 months of year-end
💡 For companies with December 31 financial year-end. Audited statements must be attached.
VAT Returns Filing
File VAT returns for May period within 21 days
VAT Returns Filing
File VAT returns for August period within 21 days
E-Invoicing Compliance
Large taxpayers must comply with FIRS e-invoicing requirements and digital record-keeping
💡 Mandatory for large taxpayers - ensure your systems are FIRS-compliant. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
VAT Returns Filing
File VAT returns for October period within 21 days
VAT Returns Filing
File VAT returns for November period within 21 days
Complete 2026 Timeline
January 10th
PAYE Remittance
Monthly remittance of PAYE deductions to State Board of Internal Revenue
💡 Applies to all employers with employees
January 21st
VAT Returns Filing
File VAT returns for December period within 21 days
💡 Required by FIRS for all registered VAT businesses
February 1st
Annual Returns Filing Opens
Companies can begin filing annual tax returns for previous calendar year
February 10th
PAYE Remittance
Monthly remittance of PAYE deductions
March 10th
PAYE Remittance
Monthly remittance of PAYE deductions
March 31st
Personal Income Tax Returns Deadline
Deadline for filing personal income tax returns for all self-employed and employed individuals
💡 State-specific deadlines - verify with your SBIR. Includes self-employed and individual investors.
April 10th
PAYE Remittance
Monthly remittance of PAYE deductions
April 21st
VAT Returns Filing
File VAT returns for March period within 21 days
May 10th
PAYE Remittance
Monthly remittance of PAYE deductions
May 31st
CIT Returns Deadline (Dec Year-End)
Company Income Tax returns with audited financial statements due within 6 months of year-end
💡 For companies with December 31 financial year-end. Audited statements must be attached.
June 10th
PAYE Remittance
Monthly remittance of PAYE deductions
June 21st
VAT Returns Filing
File VAT returns for May period within 21 days
July 10th
PAYE Remittance
Monthly remittance of PAYE deductions
August 10th
PAYE Remittance
Monthly remittance of PAYE deductions
September 10th
PAYE Remittance
Monthly remittance of PAYE deductions
September 21st
VAT Returns Filing
File VAT returns for August period within 21 days
October 10th
PAYE Remittance
Monthly remittance of PAYE deductions
November 1st
E-Invoicing Compliance
Large taxpayers must comply with FIRS e-invoicing requirements and digital record-keeping
💡 Mandatory for large taxpayers - ensure your systems are FIRS-compliant. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
November 10th
PAYE Remittance
Monthly remittance of PAYE deductions
November 21st
VAT Returns Filing
File VAT returns for October period within 21 days
December 10th
PAYE Remittance
Final monthly remittance of PAYE deductions for the year
December 21st
VAT Returns Filing
File VAT returns for November period within 21 days
December 31st
Year-End Tax Planning
Review annual income, plan deductions, and prepare for next year's tax obligations
Tax Compliance Best Practices
Set Reminders Early
Mark critical dates in your calendar and set reminders at least 2 weeks before deadlines to ensure sufficient preparation time.
Keep Detailed Records
Maintain comprehensive records of all income, expenses, deductions, and payments. Organization makes filing accurate and quick.
Use TaxCal to Calculate
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Calculate Your 2026 Tax Liability
Use TaxCal's powerful calculators to compute your exact taxes for all these deadlines. Shareable and PDF-ready.