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Taxes

Nigeria Still Has 7.5% VAT. So Why Do Some Things Have No VAT?

When Nigerians hear that Value Added Tax is charged at 7.5%, it is easy to assume that the rate applies to everything we buy or pay for.

Salam4 min read

Personal Income Taxes (PIT)

Will the Government Just Deduct Your Tax From Your Bank Account?

There is a common assumption around filing taxes: once you submit your tax return, the government will simply calculate what you owe and remove the money from your bank account. That is not how the process should be understood.

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Salam3 min read

Taxes

PAYE Is Not Your Company’s Money: Why Staff Tax Deductions Must Be Remitted

Every month, an employer pays salaries and deducts PAYE from employees’ income.

Salam4 min read

Personal Income Taxes (PIT)

You May Not Owe Tax. You May Still Need to File a Return.

There is a common assumption that if you do not have any tax to pay, there is nothing else you need to do.

Salam6 min read

Personal Income Taxes (PIT)

Think Cash Keeps Your Income Invisible? Think Again.

For years, one of the assumptions around tax has been simple: if money does not pass through a bank account, it is harder for the tax authority to know about it. That assumption is becoming less reliable.

Salam6 min read

Taxes

Nigeria Changes How Interest on Late Tax Payments Will Be Calculated From October 1st

Paying your tax late is about to work a little differently.

Salam5 min read

Company Taxes

Can Tax Non Compliance Affect Your Capital Allowance?

Buying business assets can come with tax benefits, but those benefits depend on meeting the rules. For freelancers, agencies and other businesses, poor tax compliance or incomplete records can create problems when claiming capital allowances. Here’s what the 2026 tax framework means for your business.

Salam5 min read

Personal Income Taxes (PIT)

Your Bank Transfer Narration Can Help You Keep Track of Money. It Won’t Hide Income.

“Gift.” “Family support.” “Loan repayment.” These are common descriptions people use when sending money through their bank accounts.

Salam5 min read

Taxes

The Hidden Shift: Nigeria Replaces the Consolidated Relief Allowance With Rent Relief

One of the less discussed changes under Nigeria’s new personal income tax framework is the removal of the Consolidated Relief Allowance (CRA) and its replacement with a targeted rent relief.

Salam4 min read