Taxly Blog

Plain-English guides to Nigerian tax filing and compliance.

Monthly VAT Filing in Nigeria: Deadlines, Process, and Penalties (2026)

Everything about monthly VAT filing in Nigeria. The 21st deadline, how to compute output and input VAT, what documents you need, and the penalties for late filing.

Tax Audit in Nigeria: What to Expect and How to Prepare

What happens during a Nigerian tax audit, how NRS selects businesses for review, what records to keep, and how to respond to a tax query letter.

How to Calculate Your Taxable Income in Nigeria (NTA 2025)

Step-by-step guide to calculating your taxable income under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025. Gross income, deductions, rent relief, pension, and how much you actually owe.

What Is Withholding Tax in Nigeria? A Plain-English Guide

Withholding Tax explained simply. Who deducts, who remits, the rates for different transactions, and how WHT credits work against your annual tax bill.

VAT Registration in Nigeria: Who Must Register and How (2026 Guide)

Find out if your business needs to register for VAT in Nigeria. The โ‚ฆ25M threshold, registration process, exempt supplies, and what happens if you don't register.

Getting Started with Taxly: Sign Up, Set Up Your Profile, and File Your First Return

New to Taxly? This step-by-step guide walks you through creating your account, completing your profile, connecting your NRS Rev360 credentials, and filing your first tax return.

Taxly Subscription Plans Explained: Which One Is Right for You?

Compare Taxly's Individual, Business, and Corporate tax filing plans. Understand what's included, who each plan is for, and how to choose the right one for your situation.

How to Request Audited Financial Statements on Taxly

Get professionally audited financial statements through Taxly. Upload your bank statements, choose your audit tier, and receive certified accounts in 3-5 business days.

How to Remit Withholding Tax (WHT) on Taxly โ€” Step-by-Step

Learn how to remit Withholding Tax on Taxly. Enter payee details, select the transaction type, upload documents, and let our accountants handle the NRS submission.

How to File Monthly VAT Returns on Taxly โ€” Complete Walkthrough

Learn how to file your monthly VAT return on Taxly in minutes. Select your period, enter sales figures, upload invoices, and submit โ€” our accountants handle the rest.

How to File Company Income Tax (CIT) on Taxly โ€” Business Owner's Guide

Step-by-step guide to filing your Company Income Tax return on Taxly. Company information, financial details, document uploads, and submission โ€” all explained.

How to File Personal Income Tax (PIT) on Taxly โ€” Step-by-Step Guide

A complete walkthrough of filing your Personal Income Tax return on Taxly. What to prepare, how to fill the form, what documents to upload, and what happens after you submit.

Self-Employed Tax in Nigeria: What Freelancers and Side Hustlers Must Know

How Nigerian freelancers, content creators, and self-employed professionals should handle their taxes under the new 2025 tax law. Filing, deductions, and avoiding penalties.

PAYE Tax Calculator Nigeria 2026: How Much Tax Comes Off Your Salary?

Understand exactly how PAYE is calculated under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025. New tax bands, the โ‚ฆ800,000 tax-free threshold, rent relief, and worked examples for common salary levels.

Tax Filing Deadlines Nigeria 2026: Every Date You Need to Know

Complete list of Nigerian tax filing deadlines for 2026. PIT, CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE โ€” monthly and annual dates with penalties for missing them.

How to Register for a Tax ID (TIN) in Nigeria โ€” 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

Your NIN is now your Tax ID. Learn how the new system works under NTA 2025, how to retrieve your Tax ID online, and what businesses need to know about the CAC-linked Tax ID.

How to Get a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) in Nigeria โ€” 2026 Guide

Everything you need to know about getting a Tax Clearance Certificate in Nigeria. Requirements, application process, timelines, and why you need one for visas, contracts, and bank loans.

Company Income Tax in Nigeria: A Complete Guide for Business Owners (NTA 2025)

Everything Nigerian business owners need to know about CIT under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025. Rates, filing deadlines, exemptions, and penalties.

Do You Qualify as a Small Company? 0% CIT Under Section 56 NTA 2025

Find out if your company qualifies for the 0% CIT exemption. Three tests you must pass, what's excluded, and how to stay compliant.

CIT Filing Guide: What Every Registered Company in Nigeria Must Do

Step-by-step guide to filing Company Income Tax in Nigeria. Deadlines, required documents, nil returns, and how to stay penalty-free.

Do I Need to File Taxes in Nigeria? A Simple Guide for Everyone

Find out if you need to file taxes under the new 2025 Tax Act. Covers employees, freelancers, business owners, and everyone in between.

Filing Taxes vs. Paying Taxes โ€” They're Not the Same Thing

Many Nigerians skip filing because they think it means paying more money. Here's why that's wrong and what it's actually costing you.

What Happens If You Don't File Taxes in Nigeria? Penalties, Fines, and What You Lose

The cost of not filing is higher than you think. Lost contracts, visa denials, mounting penalties โ€” here's what's at stake.