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Online, physical or both?
Use the official online route
Open the FCT-IRS self-service portal. Then sign in or register for self-service access.
No mandatory physical visit is stated in the sources we currently use
The current sources for FCT individual tax return do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use FCT-IRS's official portal/support route with the taxpayer/TCC details relevant to the request.
View agency guidance →Only authorised routes. We never present an unofficial agent, cybercafé or third-party payment page as an alternative unless the responsible agency authorises it.
Documents, details and prerequisites you need
This is the complete pre-start checklist from the verified guide. Each item below explains what it is for, where it enters the process and whether the official source actually specifies an original, copy or upload.
FCT-IRS self-service account with TIN and password
- Why you need it
- Used to locate the taxpayer record connected to the transaction.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Open the FCT-IRS self-service portal.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Assessment date and assessment year for the return
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 4: Create a new return for the relevant assessment year.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Accurate information needed to complete Parts A, B, C and D of the electronic assessment/return form
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 4: Create a new return for the relevant assessment year.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow the process in order. Each step also shows what to have ready, what to check before continuing and what evidence to keep. Where the agency does not publish an extra requirement, this guide does not invent one.
Open the FCT-IRS self-service portal.
- FCT-IRS self-service account with TIN and password
Use the official route linked on this guide and make sure you are working in the correct applicant/entity account before entering data.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Sign in or register for self-service access.
- FCT-IRS self-service account with TIN and password
Review names, numbers, dates, contact details and selections before final submission because corrections may require a separate official process.
Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.
Open Tax Returns and choose File Returns.
No additional document is specifically tied to this step in the verified guide. Use the full checklist above and follow the official prompt.
Review names, numbers, dates, contact details and selections before final submission because corrections may require a separate official process.
Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.
Create a new return for the relevant assessment year.
- Assessment date and assessment year for the return
- Accurate information needed to complete Parts A, B, C and D of the electronic assessment/return form
Read the next screen or office instruction before moving on; do not assume an extra payment, document or visit is required unless the responsible agency asks for it.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Complete the required return sections and submit through the portal.
- Assessment date and assessment year for the return
- Accurate information needed to complete Parts A, B, C and D of the electronic assessment/return form
Review names, numbers, dates, contact details and selections before final submission because corrections may require a separate official process.
Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
Complete the required return sections and submit through the portal.
For this guide, the last published process step is: Complete the required return sections and submit through the portal.
Use FCT-IRS's official portal/support route with the taxpayer/TCC details relevant to the request.
Important notes
- FCT-IRS states that electronic filing is the approved method for individual annual returns.
- Use the live portal for the current filing window and any current deadline notice.
Common questions
These answers are generated from the verified requirements, route, fee, timeline and official-source notes for this specific service.
What should I prepare before I start?
Prepare before you begin by gathering every item below. The detailed checklist above explains why each one is needed, where it is used, and whether the official source specifies an original, copy or upload.
- FCT-IRS self-service account with TIN and password — Identity / account detail
- Assessment date and assessment year for the return — Other requirement
- Accurate information needed to complete Parts A, B, C and D of the electronic assessment/return form — Document
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Mostly online. Open the FCT-IRS self-service portal. Then sign in or register for self-service access.
The current sources for FCT individual tax return do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
How much does this service cost?
Filing service is provided through FCT-IRS.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
The responsible agency does not currently publish a reliable fixed completion timeline in the official sources used for this guide.
Processing can still take longer where identity checks, document corrections, payment confirmation or manual review are required.
What happens after I submit or complete the main step?
Keep the evidence for FCT individual tax return: Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
Complete the final published step: Complete the required return sections and submit through the portal.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use FCT-IRS's official portal/support route with the taxpayer/TCC details relevant to the request.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- FCT-IRS states that electronic filing is the approved method for individual annual returns.
- Use the live portal for the current filing window and any current deadline notice.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?
This guide was last checked on 2026-09-28. The official government or agency sources used to verify it are listed directly below this section.
Where an agency changes a fee, deadline or procedure, the official source takes priority over this independent guide.
Is MyNigeriaGuide the government website for this service?
No. MyNigeriaGuide is an independent information service. Applications, payments, approvals and final decisions remain with the responsible government agency.
Official sources
These are the government or agency pages used to verify this guide. Open them directly whenever you want to confirm the source.
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