In a surprise move, President Bola Tinubu has introduced a Personal Income Tax Calculator that allows Nigerians to see how the newly approved tax reforms would affect their income. The digital tool, which went live on August 22, 2025, enables users to compare their current tax obligations with projections under the tax structure scheduled to become effective in January 2026.
The announcement came via the President’s official post on X (formerly Twitter), where he emphasized that the reforms are designed to foster greater fairness and relief for low-income earners. “A fair tax system must never punish poverty or weigh down the most vulnerable,” he asserted, adding that the reforms aim to establish a path of equity, fairness, and genuine redistribution within Nigeria’s economy.
President Tinubu encouraged Nigerians to explore the calculator, stating that it clearly demonstrates how the reforms will streamline compliance and offer protection to those earning the least. He added that transparency is a key pillar of the reforms and urged citizens to embrace the changes with optimism.
The calculator, hosted on the government’s fiscal reforms platform, reflects a broader push by the administration to demystify tax policy and bring Nigerians into the reform conversation. The tool allows users to input their current income details and instantly receive a breakdown of tax payable under both the existing and reformed systems, making the changes far more understandable and personal.
This launch complements the sweeping tax reform bills signed into law by the President in June 2025, collectively known as the Nigerian Tax Reform Acts. These laws, which overhauled multiple aspects of the country’s tax framework, are set to reshape how individual and corporate taxes are collected and managed.
As implementation draws nearer, the calculator is expected to drive increased public engagement and discussion, helping Nigerians assess the implications on their finances ahead of the January changes.
