The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued an administrative notice outlining the official communication channels available to taxpayers for resolving tax-related enquiries in Nigeria.
According to the notice disseminated through the Service’s verified digital platforms, FIRS maintains authorised helplines, email services, and official social media channels to assist in tax administration matters. These channels are designated for enquiries relating to Tax Identification Numbers (TIN), tax returns, payments, and general compliance processes.
The notice states that only FIRS-approved communication channels are authorised to provide information or assistance concerning taxpayer accounts and tax administration. The Service clarified that communications or advisory services offered through unofficial or unverified third-party intermediaries are not recognised for administrative purposes.
FIRS indicated that the notice is informational in nature and does not introduce any statute, regulation, directive, or enforcement action. No changes to existing tax laws, compliance obligations, penalties, or filing requirements were announced.
What Next:
– Continued dissemination of official contact information through FIRS digital platforms.
– No implementation steps, commencement dates, or subsidiary regulations have been announced.
