The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has launched Taxporta, a new digital tax management platform designed to simplify tax administration, improve service delivery, and enhance voluntary tax compliance.
The platform was unveiled during a stakeholders’ engagement with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) at the National Assembly Library Trust Fund Complex in Abuja.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Chairman of FCT-IRS, Mr. Michael Ango, reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to making tax administration more efficient and accessible for taxpayers, businesses, and government institutions.
He explained that the stakeholders’ engagement was organised to sensitise MDAs on the implementation of Nigeria’s 2025 tax reforms, encourage voluntary compliance, obtain feedback from stakeholders and prevent multiple taxation.
According to Ango, Taxporta is an upgrade of the Service’s existing digital infrastructure and forms part of its broader digital transformation agenda aimed at delivering faster, safer and more efficient tax services.
He said the platform enables taxpayers to complete virtually all tax-related transactions online without visiting FCT-IRS offices.
Describing Taxporta as an end-to-end self-service platform, Ango said users can register, file tax returns, calculate tax liabilities, make payments, generate receipts, and obtain Tax Clearance Certificates (TCCs) without third-party assistance.
“Any serious institution, whether in the public or private sector, has to move with the times. This is a continuation of our digital innovation process to ensure taxpayers can access our services from the comfort of their homes or offices without the need for physical visits.”
He noted that the portal has been configured to reflect the provisions of Nigeria’s new tax laws, automatically applying statutory allowances once taxpayers input their income.
“All the allowances provided under the law have been built into the system. Taxpayers only need to provide their income, while the portal computes their tax liabilities, processes payments, and issues receipts and tax clearance certificates.
Ango expressed confidence that the new platform would strengthen revenue collection and enable the Service to surpass its annual revenue targets.
He, however, stressed that FCT-IRS would continue to prioritise voluntary compliance over enforcement.
“The law provides timelines for penalties, but our first approach is always voluntary compliance. Where there are genuine reasons for non-compliance, we are prepared to grant extensions. Penalties become necessary only where taxpayers deliberately refuse to comply.”
The Chairman explained that FCT-IRS occupies a unique position as both a Federal Government agency and an agency of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), making collaboration with MDAs essential for effective tax administration.
He said the engagement was organised to ensure a seamless transition from the previous platform to the upgraded system while strengthening partnerships with government institutions.
Ango added that improved tax compliance would generate more revenue to support infrastructure development and improved public services across the Federal Capital Territory.
He emphasised that internally generated revenue remains critical to the development of the FCT.
“Apart from internally generated revenue, the FCT receives only one per cent of the Federal Government’s allocation from the Federation Account. This makes tax revenue indispensable for financing infrastructure and other development projects.”
In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of the National Assembly Library Trust Fund, Hon. Henry Nwauna, described the engagement as a strategic initiative that would strengthen collaboration between government institutions and tax authorities.
According to him, greater cooperation, transparency and accountability are essential to improving revenue generation and supporting sustainable national development.
“This engagement demonstrates the commitment of government institutions to strengthening collaboration, deepening mutual understanding, and promoting compliance with tax obligations in support of sustainable national development.”
Also speaking, the Tax Controller of the MDA Tax Office, FCT-IRS, Mrs Fatima Abubakar, urged MDAs and taxpayers to comply with the provisions of the Nigerian Tax Reform Acts 2025 to avoid sanctions.
She said the sensitisation focused on the provisions of the Nigerian Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025 and other tax reform laws covering taxpayer registration, filing of returns, assessments, and the issuance of Tax Clearance Certificates.
Abubakar explained that every taxable individual, business, and government institution is required to obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and comply with the obligations contained in the new legal framework.
She added that the tax authority is empowered to automatically generate TINs for taxable persons using their National Identification Number (NIN).
The Tax Controller further appealed to MDAs to remit employers’ tax deductions promptly, noting that under the new tax regime, all taxable benefits and allowances received by employees are subject to taxation.
She also warned that agencies awarding contracts must request valid Tax Clearance Certificates from contractors before awarding contracts or risk a fine of ₦5 million for non-compliance.
One of the participants, the Manager in charge of Tax at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), Mohammed Ali, commended FCT-IRS for organising the engagement.
He described the initiative as timely and beneficial, saying it would strengthen collaboration between the tax authority and taxpayers while promoting transparency and boosting stakeholders’ confidence in the Service.
“It is a worthwhile initiative. We appreciate the tax authority for organising this engagement because it will strengthen stakeholders’ confidence and demonstrate transparency in the discharge of its responsibilities.”
