LIRS Considers Use of AI by Residents to File Tax Returns
Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) says Artificial Intelligence may soon assist Lagos residents in filing tax returns as part of its ongoing digital reforms.
The Executive Chairman of LIRS, Ayodele Subair, said this during a webinar organised by the Fintech Association of Nigeria on Tuesday. The theme of the event was “Fintech in Nigeria 2026: Navigating the New Tax Regime”.
Subair said the future of tax administration lay in intelligent automation and technology-driven compliance. “It is a strong possibility that AI agents will assist taxpayers in filing their returns in the future,” he said.
He explained that LIRS had transitioned from a paper-based structure to a cloud-powered, end-to-end digital platform known as e-Tax.
“With e-Tax, taxpayers can log in from the comfort of their homes and carry out all their tax transactions. It has significantly improved our efficiency,” he said.
Subair stressed that digital reforms strengthened the fiscal social contract between government and citizens.
“Government provides infrastructure and services, while citizens pay taxes honestly. Together, we build a civil society,” he said.
Linking tax revenues to major infrastructure development across the state, Subair said funds generated through improved compliance and digital reforms are being channelled into transportation, healthcare, education and other public services.
The LIRS chairman noted that under Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ Agenda, tax revenues had been used to support multimodal transportation projects, including rail, BRT expansion and ferry services.
“These projects reduce congestion, improve productivity and make life easier for Lagosians. They are possible because people pay their taxes,” he said.
He added that tax revenues also fund road construction, schools, healthcare facilities and environmental management. “Simply pay your taxes. If everyone plays their part, we can build the Lagos of our dreams,” he said. #LIRS Considers Use of AI by Residents to File Tax Returns#
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