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The HopperTax Ledger
Plain-language coverage of Nigerian tax law, diaspora money, and the numbers behind both.
How to get a tax clearance certificate in Nigeria
A tax clearance certificate (TCC) is a one page document from the tax authority saying you have settled your taxes for the three years of assessment…
16 Aug 2026
Do you pay tax on money family sends you from abroad
Money your family sends you from abroad for upkeep, school fees, rent, medical bills or a wedding is not taxable income in Nigeria. It is a gift or a…
15 Aug 2026
How to calculate VAT on your invoices in Nigeria
To calculate VAT on your invoice, take the price of your goods or service and multiply it by 7.5%. That amount goes on top of your price and is what your…
15 Aug 2026
How to get your Tax ID (TIN) in Nigeria
To get your Tax ID (TIN) in Nigeria, the paperwork you need depends on which route applies to you. An individual with a NIN needs nothing more than that…
15 Aug 2026
Rent relief: the paperwork that makes the claim stick
Rent relief lets you deduct 20% of the rent you paid in the year from your taxable income, capped at ₦500,000. Whether that claim survives review depends…
15 Aug 2026
Nigerians in the US: when FBAR applies to your Lagos account
If you are a Nigerian living and working in the US, and you still have a savings account back home in Lagos, you likely need to file an FBAR once the…
13 Aug 2026
Your company made under ₦100m. Do you still file?
Yes, you still file, even if your company qualifies for the small company tax rate of zero. Being exempt from company income tax and the development levy…
13 Aug 2026
PAYE on a ₦500,000 monthly salary, worked through
On a monthly salary of ₦500,000 (₦6,000,000 a year), your PAYE under the 2026 bands is ₦65,000 a month, if you claim the full ₦500,000 rent relief…
13 Aug 2026