President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a Personal Income Tax Calculator, a digital tool designed to help Nigerians estimate their tax obligations under the new tax regime taking effect from January 2026.
The calculator, available at fiscalreforms.ng, allows taxpayers to compare their current payments with what they will owe under the reformed laws.
It is expected to demonstrate how the system shields low-income earners, simplifies compliance, and strengthens transparency.
Tinubu, in a statement on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, said the initiative was aimed at building trust and ensuring fairness in Nigeria’s fiscal reforms.
“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,” he said.
Highlighting the importance of the calculator, Tinubu added: “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.”
The tool forms part of the administration’s broader tax reform agenda, aimed at expanding government revenue without stifling growth or disproportionately affecting ordinary Nigerians.
Tinubu urged citizens to engage with the reforms, expressing optimism about their long-term benefits.
“Together, we are renewing hope in the Nigeria of our dreams. Take a bet on our country. Bet on Nigeria to work for you, your family, and your community,” he concluded.
The launch marks one of the government’s most practical steps toward demystifying taxation and empowering citizens with clearer knowledge of their obligations and protections.
