EKIRS to Enforce Sanctions on Defaulters After April Deadline

 

The Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS) says it will begin strict enforcement of sanctions against individuals who fail to file their 2025 Annual Tax Returns by the end of April.

The Executive Chairman of EKIRS, Mr. Olaniran Olatona, made this known during a live radio programme on Progress FM in Ado-Ekiti.

He said the decision followed an earlier two-week grace period and additional consideration granted to taxpayers who had shown willingness to comply before the April deadline.

Olatona stressed that there would be no further concessions, urging all affected individuals to take advantage of the remaining window to regularise their tax status.

According to him, accurate filing of income details for the 2025 tax year is critical to enabling the agency to effectively administer tax policies and strengthen revenue generation in the state.

He reiterated that the filing of annual tax returns is mandatory for all income earners in Ekiti State, irrespective of occupation or business type.

The EKIRS boss assured residents that the Service remained committed to ensuring that tax revenues are utilised for the development of the state and the welfare of its citizens.

He urged taxpayers to fulfil their civic obligations promptly, adding that the agency would continue to uphold its corporate social responsibility.

Olatona also appealed to political leaders, traditional rulers and other stakeholders to sensitise their communities on the importance of tax compliance.

On concerns surrounding the new tax reform, he attributed the controversy to misinformation and ignorance among some opposition figures.

He, however, advised any taxpayer who feels unfairly taxed under the new regime to present verifiable evidence or seek legal redress through appropriate channels.