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Personal Income Taxes (PIT)

The Tax Middleman Culture In Nigeria May Be Facing Its Biggest Test Yet

For years, many Nigerians have treated tax as something you only think about when a problem shows up.

Salam2 min read

Personal Income Taxes (PIT)

Your Salary Isn’t the Only Thing Your Employer Can Tax

You receive a salary every month. But what if your employer also gives you a car to use, provides accommodation, or pays for certain benefits because of your job? Under Nigeria’s 2026 tax rules, some of these benefits can form part of your taxable employment income. This is known as a benefit in kind.

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Salam3 min read

Taxes

Tax Return vs Tax Rebate: What’s the Difference?

There is a simple reason these two terms are often confused: both appear in conversations about reducing your tax bill.

Salam3 min read

Taxes

Nigeria’s New Crypto Tax Rules Are Already Facing Pushback

Nigeria’s new guidelines for taxing virtual assets took effect on August 3, but industry players are already asking the Nigeria Revenue Service to rethink parts of the framework. The issue is not whether crypto should be taxed.

Salam3 min read

Company Taxes

Getting a Tax Incentive? Nigeria Now Wants a Separate Return

Tax incentives are meant to give businesses some form of relief. They can reduce the amount of tax a business pays, encourage investment or support businesses operating in sectors the government considers important. But under Nigeria’s new tax administration framework, getting an incentive now comes with an additional reporting responsibility.

Salam3 min read

Taxes

How Nigeria’s New Progressive Tax Bands Work In 2026

Nigeria’s new tax laws changed how personal income tax is calculated from 2026. One of the biggest changes is the introduction of the progressive tax structure, with rates ranging from 0% to 25%.

Salam5 min read