Question 1

Do I need to pay tax in Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, all individuals earning income in Nigeria are required to pay Personal Income Tax (PIT). This includes salary earners, freelancers, business owners, content creators, crypto traders, and anyone earning from local or foreign sources.

Question 2

What changed with the Nigeria Tax Act 2025?

Accepted Answer

The NTA 2025 introduced several changes: the first ₦800,000 of annual income is now tax-free (0% rate), the Consolidated Relief Allowance (CRA) was abolished, and tax brackets were adjusted with rates of 15%, 18%, 21%, 23%, and 25% for higher income levels.

Question 3

What deductions can I claim?

Accepted Answer

Nigerian taxpayers can claim: pension contributions (up to 8% of income), National Housing Fund (NHF) contributions, annual rent paid (20% deductible, max ₦500,000), health insurance premiums, and legitimate business expenses like internet, equipment, software subscriptions, and home office costs.

Question 4

When is the tax filing deadline in Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

For individuals, the annual tax filing deadline is March 31st for the previous year's income. So for income earned in 2025, you must file by March 31, 2026. Late filing can result in penalties.

Question 5

What currencies does TaxJeje support?

Accepted Answer

TaxJeje supports NGN, USD, GBP, and EUR for income tracking, plus crypto assets (BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC). All foreign income is automatically converted to NGN using current exchange rates.

Question 6

I'm a salary earner — is TaxJeje for me?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TaxJeje helps salary earners understand PAYE deductions, verify what your employer withholds, track additional income sources, and prepare your annual filing. Even if your employer handles PAYE, you may have other taxable income that needs reporting.

Question 7

I run a small business. Can I use TaxJeje?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sole proprietors and small business owners can use TaxJeje to track business income and expenses, generate professional invoices, and calculate personal income tax. Business-specific features like Company Income Tax (CIT) support are coming soon.

Question 8

What is the ₦800,000 tax-free band?

Accepted Answer

Under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, the first ₦800,000 of your annual taxable income is taxed at 0%. This replaced the old Consolidated Relief Allowance (CRA) system and means everyone effectively gets ₦800,000 tax-free before graduated rates of 15% to 25% apply.

Tax questions, answered.

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