2026 Reforms: Tinubu Urges Nigerians To Use New Tax Calculator, “It Shows Clearly”
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent an important message to Nigerians ahead of the January 2026 tax reforms
- Tinubu called on Nigerians to use the new Personal Income Tax calculator to check their estimated tax
- Legit.ng reports that President Tinubu signed the new tax reform bills into law after it was passed by the national assembly
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to use the Personal Income Tax Calculator ahead of the January 2026 tax reform.
Tinubu explained that the tax calculator will help Nigerians check their estimated tax under the new laws against what they currently pay.
Source: Facebook
The President said the tax calculator also shows how these reforms protect low-income earners.
The Nigerian leader made this known in a statement issued via his X handle @officialABAT on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
“A Personal Income Tax Calculator has been developed. It allows you to check your estimated tax under the new laws against what you currently pay. It shows clearly how these reforms protect low-income earners, ensures progressivity, and simplifies compliance in order to deliver a transparent system that works for all.
“Try the Personal Income Tax calculator at https://fiscalreforms.ng/index.php/pit-calculator”
President Tinubu said the new tax laws and have lifted the burden and created a true redistribution in the nation’s economy.
“A fair tax system must never punish poverty or weigh down the most vulnerable. With the new tax laws I recently signed, taking effect from January 2026, we have lifted this burden and created a path of equity, fairness, and true redistribution in our economy.”
Nigerians react to Tinubu's tax calculator
@nsikool
Who or what actually determines this amount for a self-employed businessman? Is it based on cash flow, bank balance, stocks, or something else?
This question is the meat of this tax reform burger.
@iam_norbie
You tax us heavily, while increasing you guys salaries, very despicable, but we aren't surprised.
@AAAlhaji21
The new tax law is human-friendly and renewed hope for average Nigerians.
@DailyXbanger
Citizens paying taxes is good. As you are copying America in taxing the citizens, are there also provisions in the tax laws that give tax returns to the citizens, as America does every year?
@oyetutuola
Thank you, Sir.
Please ensure that the child tax credit is included for struggling families based on their income.
@_MarkMoris
Tax left l, right, and centre. No job, price hike... Nigerians are exhausted. Politicians and the President jubilate
Lawmakers Approve Tax Reform Bill
Legit.ng earlier reported that after months of deliberations, President Tinubu's Tax Reform Bill finally got a nod of approval from the House of Representatives.
The House Committee presented its recommendations in a report that the house adopted during its sitting in Abuja
However, key changes were made to the value-added tax (VAT) sharing has formula and VAT charges.
Key changes as Tinubu signs tax reform bills
In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that President Tinubu officially inked the Tax Reform Bills into law, a significant shift in Nigeria’s tax administration. The move follows months of policy work, reviews, and consultations aimed at modernising a tax system long criticised as complex and unfair.
The new laws include the Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board Bill.
Source: Legit.ng
