Tax Blog
Nigerian tax news, expert guides, compliance tips, and in-depth analysis of PAYE, CIT, VAT, WHT, and the NTA 2025 reforms.

Common WHT Mistakes Nigerian Businesses Make & How to Fix Them
Ten WHT mistakes that cost Nigerian businesses penalties, lost credits, and NRS audit exposure. Each mistake explained with the fix, the penalty avoided, and…

WHT on Dividends in Nigeria: Rates, Exemptions & How to Deduct
How withholding tax on dividends works in Nigeria under the NTA 2025. The 10% rate, exemptions for small companies and government securities, treaty rates,…

How to Obtain a WHT Credit Note and Use It to Offset Your Tax
How WHT credit notes work in Nigeria. How to obtain them from clients, verify them, present them to the tax authority, and offset them…

How WHT Works on Contracts, Rent and Professional Services in Nigeria
How withholding tax applies to contracts, rent, and professional services in Nigeria. Rates, who deducts, how to remit, credit notes, and worked examples under…

Input VAT vs Output VAT: How to Claim VAT Credits in Nigeria
How input and output VAT work in Nigeria. What qualifies as claimable input, the expanded NTA 2025 scope, apportionment for mixed supplies, and how…

How to File Monthly VAT Returns With the NRS: Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step guide to filing your monthly VAT return with the NRS. Covers the Self-Service Portal process, input/output reconciliation, payment, deadlines, and common filing errors.…

VAT-Exempt Goods and Services in Nigeria: Updated 2026 List
Complete list of VAT-exempt goods and services in Nigeria for 2026 under the NTA 2025. What is exempt, what is zero-rated, what is taxable,…

How to Calculate VAT in Nigeria: Add, Strip & Reverse VAT Explained
Three VAT calculations every Nigerian business needs. How to add 7.5% VAT to a price, strip VAT from a VAT-inclusive amount, and reverse-calculate the…

Transfer Pricing Documentation Requirements Under NTA 2025
What Nigerian companies must include in their transfer pricing documentation under the NTA 2025. Master File, Local File, CbCR — contents, deadlines, thresholds, and…