The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced plans to host the 2025 edition of its Tax Clinic in Lagos.
A statement from the FIRS on Wednesday said the initiative is “designed to simplify tax processes and boost voluntary compliance among small businesses, startups, and informal sector operators across Nigeria.”
The two-day event, organised through the FIRS Emerging Taxpayers’ Group (ETG), is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th July, 2025, at Marcellina’s Place beside Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos.
With the theme “Tax Clinic for Tax Clarity,” this year’s edition will focus on helping new and prospective taxpayers better understand tax filing, business registration, dispute resolution, and other related processes. The event will feature expert presentations, panel discussions, interactive service desks, and live question-and-answer sessions.
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Speaking on the upcoming clinic, Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, said the initiative “reflects the agency’s commitment to making tax administration more transparent and accessible.” According to him, “it represents a practical step towards building trust and strengthening inclusion within the country’s tax system.”
Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with representatives from several key institutions including the FIRS, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Joint Tax Board (JTB), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT), National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC). Professional organisations such as the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) will also be present.
The clinic is structured to offer hands-on assistance, where participants can receive personalised guidance on tax filing requirements, how to register a business, resolve disputes, and explore available tax incentives. To complement tax services, the Nigerian Medical Association will provide free basic medical screenings on-site.
To further encourage early participation, the first 300 physical registrants will receive complimentary branded gifts. In addition, the FIRS will make the event accessible online through a livestream, allowing business owners, self-employed individuals, trade associations, and professionals from across the country to participate virtually.
The Tax Clinic has become an integral part of the FIRS strategy to improve taxpayer engagement, particularly among emerging businesses and operators in the informal sector who often face challenges in navigating the tax system. Through initiatives like this, the agency aims to simplify compliance, foster better relationships with taxpayers, and contribute to the broader objective of increasing Nigeria’s tax revenue base.
The FIRS has invited members of the public, especially entrepreneurs and those planning to start businesses, to take advantage of this opportunity to gain practical knowledge and support directly from tax and regulatory authorities.