FCT-IRS Extends Individual Tax Return Deadline to April 30

The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) announced on Tuesday that it has extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns from March 31 to April 30, 2026. Mustapha Sumaila, the spokesperson for the service, stated that this extension is intended to provide taxpayers with additional time to complete and submit accurate returns, thereby improving overall compliance within the Federal Capital Territory.

Michael Ango, the Executive Chairman of FCT-IRS, emphasized that the statutory deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns remains March 31 each year. The extension is part of the service's efforts to encourage voluntary compliance and civic responsibility, which are vital for national development.

Ango also reiterated that electronic filing through the FCT-IRS tax portal remains the approved method for submitting annual returns, and he encouraged taxpayers to file their returns promptly while ensuring that their details, particularly their National Identification Number (NIN), phone number, and address, are correctly stated to avoid processing delays.