Taxpayers report high satisfaction with new Tax ID portal
The Joint Revenue Board has announced that over 98% of users found the new Tax ID portal easy to use. The platform, managed with the Nigeria Revenue Service, aims to centralise taxpayer records and streamline tax administration. According to feedback, both individuals and businesses experienced a fast and convenient process. The initiative is part of broader tax reforms under Bola Tinubu's administration.
What we know
- The Tax ID portal, launched on January 1, 2026, allows individuals to generate a unique 13-digit Tax ID using their National Identity Number.
- Over 98% of surveyed users reported a seamless experience retrieving their Tax IDs.
- Feedback was collected through social media platforms and telephone interviews, targeting both individual and corporate taxpayers.
- Users praised the portal for its speed, simplicity, and convenience, with several positive testimonials highlighted.
- The Executive Secretary of the JRB, Olusegun Adesokan, assured that the system is secure and dismissed concerns about arbitrary bank deductions.
