Nigeria Tax Act 2025/2026 Rules
Aligned with the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 and State IRS requirements
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NIGERIA TAX ACT 2025 · EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2026

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Practical tax education, friendly live webinars, and regulatory guidance designed for Nigerian business owners, market traders, artisans, and finance teams — without the headache of confusing legal jargon.

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Statutory Tax Calendar (WAT):
10th Monthly: State PAYE Remittance (LIRS / SIRS)
21st Monthly: FIRS VAT Filing & WHT Remittance
Annual CIT: 6 Months After Accounting Year-End
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NEW SERIES · TAX TALKS SESSION 1

Tax from Zero: What It Is, Who Collects It & What It Means for You

Join our free 60-minute practical masterclass for small business owners, startups, freelancers, and traders. Leave with a clear 1-page action checklist.

Saturday, 14 November 2026•11:00 AM WAT•100% Free
Who We Built This For

Tax Guidance for Everyday Nigerian Businesses

Whether you are a solo artisan in Surulere or a finance controller in Victoria Island, we speak your language without confusing jargon.

Market Traders & Shops

Clear advice on VAT exemptions, state market levies, and keeping simple receipts that protect your daily revenue.

No big grammar

Artisans & Freelancers

How to register your business name, separate personal cash from business money, and claim tax allowances.

Simple step-by-step

Growing SMEs & Startups

Mastering the new 2025/2026 WHT regulations, allowable company deductions, and preparing for bank funding.

FIRS audit readiness

Employees & Earners

Understand your monthly PAYE deductions, pension contributions, and how new rent reliefs reduce your net tax.

Know your take-home

Finance & Accounts Leads

Official circulars, TaxPro-Max e-invoicing reconciliations, and peer-reviewed technical compliance notes.

Peer-reviewed notes
How It Works

Three Simple Steps to Total Tax Clarity

1

Learn

Read practical, plain-English guides and explainer articles written by real Nigerian tax professionals who understand the day-to-day realities of doing business here.

2

Ask

Join our free live masterclasses and Q&A sessions. Bring your actual receipts, contracts, or tax queries and get honest answers on the spot.

3

Stay Compliant

Use our free calculators and checklists to estimate your liabilities correctly, stay ahead of deadlines, and grow your enterprise without fear.

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PAYE & take-home pay calculator

Work out monthly PAYE, pension, NHF, and net pay under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025/2026 — or solve for the gross salary behind a target take-home pay. Designed as an exact sibling companion to The Tax Cup.

Employee Salary EstimatePreview · Coming Soon
Estimated Monthly Net Pay₦394,495per month from ₦500,000 gross salary
Pension Contribution (8%):₦40,000
Consolidated / Rent Relief:Applied
Estimated PAYE Tax:₦65,505
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Tax Insights & Plain-English Guides

Bite-sized articles breaking down corporate tax, withholding tax, and FIRS compliance without the headache.

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Founder's Note

Why We Started The Tax Cup

“Small business owners and traders shouldn't have to fear the tax office simply because our laws are written in dense, intimidating legalese.

Whether you are managing a busy fabric shop in Balogun Market, running a creative agency in Abuja, or building a high-growth tech startup in Yaba — you deserve clarity, respect, and actionable answers.

Grab a cup of tea. We are here to make sure you know exactly what is required of you, so you can focus on building your business with total peace of mind.”

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Mubarak Aminu (ABU-HANEEFAH)Founder, The Tax Cup
Our Educational Leads

Learn From Real Nigerian Tax Professionals

Experienced fellows and educators who listen and explain things simply.

Dr. B. Adeleke
Dr. B. AdelekeSenior Tax AdvisorCorporate Income Tax & Audits
Chinedu Okafor
Chinedu Okafor, ACTIRegulatory SpecialistWithholding Tax & VAT
Fatima Bello
Fatima Bello, ICAN FinalistPayroll & PAYE LeadState IRS Compliance
Oluwaseun Bakare
Oluwaseun BakareSmall Business FellowMSME Bookkeeping & Levies
Community Voices

What Business Owners Say About Us

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“I used to panic whenever I heard 'Withholding Tax'. After attending one Saturday session with The Tax Cup, I finally understood what receipts to collect from my corporate clients. Best 90 minutes I spent.”

Chioma N.Retail Fashion Brand, Lagos

“The Tax Cup breaks things down so simply that even our junior developers understand how PAYE and pension deductions work now. The take-home calculator is bookmark-worthy!”

Tunde O.Founder, Creative Tech Studio, Ikeja

“Very practical advice. They don't speak big grammar; they show you what the law actually says you must pay and what exemptions you can legally take.”

Mallam Ibrahim A.Wholesale Merchant, Kano
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about attending our webinars and learning with us.

Do I need to be an accountant to attend the webinars?

Not at all! Our webinars are specifically crafted for small business owners, market traders, artisans, freelancers, and growing enterprise founders. We explain every concept in simple, everyday English without confusing accounting jargon.

Are the webinars really 100% free?

Yes, our core educational masterclasses are completely free. You only need to register with your name and email so we can send your digital access link and calendar reminder.

How do the 2025/2026 tax rules affect my business?

The new tax legislation introduces clear turnover exemptions for small businesses, revises withholding tax deduction rates at source, and introduces structured rent reliefs for employees. We cover these changes step by step in our insight articles and live sessions.

Will I get presentation materials and templates after the session?

Yes! Every registered attendee receives the summary slides, reference checklists, and statutory deadline sheets sent straight to their email inbox after the live masterclass concludes.

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Stay ahead of FIRS, State IRS, and the Nigeria Tax Act 2025/2026 changes. Practical breakdowns, webinar invites, and filing dates—written like a conversation over a cup of tea.

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Meet the Founder

Mubarak Aminu

(Founder & Tax Consultant)

Mubarak Aminu is the founder of The Tax Cup and of MLAZ Limited. A tax consultant with 3+ years' experience in PAYE, VAT and audit support, and an ICAN finalist, he explains Nigerian tax in plain language.

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