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Individual Tax Clearance Certificate
Here are the steps on how to get an individual tax clearance certificate for Form A in Lagos State:
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HOW TO GET INDIVIDUAL TAX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE FOR FORM A IN LAGOS STATE
Here are the steps on how to get an individual tax clearance certificate for Form A in Lagos State:
Create an individual taxpayer ID on the LIRS eTax platform. You can do this by logging on to https://etax.lirs.net/ and clicking on "New user sign up". Enter your BVN and date of birth, then complete the form on the next page and submit. Your taxpayer ID will be created and sent to you via email and SMS.
Pay your taxes for the current year. You can pay your taxes online, at any of the designated banks, or at the LIRS office.
Generate your e-TCC. Once you have paid your taxes, you can generate your e-TCC on the LIRS eTax platform. To do this, log on to the platform and click on "Generate e-TCC". Enter your taxpayer ID and the amount you paid, then click on "Generate". Your e-TCC will be generated and displayed on the screen.
Here are the requirements for getting an individual tax clearance certificate for Form A in Lagos State:
Valid BVN
Date of birth
Proof of payment of taxes for the current year
Taxpayer ID
The cost of an individual tax clearance certificate for Form A in Lagos State varies depending on the person that is processing it for you.
The processing time for an individual tax clearance certificate for Form A in Lagos State is usually within 3 working days.
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