Public Service Announcement
The Anambra State Government wishes to inform the general public of the introduction of the Voluntary Assets Income Declaration and Tax Regularisation Scheme (VAIDS), which runs from July 6, 2026, to September 5, 2026.
The scheme offers a one-time chance for taxpayers to fix their tax issues without facing the full penalties for not complying, and it is available to everyone, including individuals, businesses, and other organisations that have unpaid taxes or fees, such as those who:
- Have not registered as taxable persons
- Are registered taxpayers with additional income, assets or liabilities to disclose
- Have failed to fully declare taxable income and assets
- Have underpaid or under-remitted taxes or levies.
- Are currently under tax audit or investigation
- Are involved in a tax dispute with the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS)
- Have been issued Best of Judgement (BOJ) assessments and failed to respond within the statutory timeliness
Eligible taxpayers who make full and honest disclosure will enjoy:
- 100 per cent waiver of penalties
- 100 per cent waiver of accrued interest
- Immunity from prosecution for disclosed tax liabilities
- Immunity from tax audit for the periods covered by the declaration
- Flexible payment arrangements subject to the approval of the AIRS.
The AIRS invites people with undeclared income or assets, business owners, companies, partnerships, sole proprietors, taxpayers who owe taxes, unregistered taxpayers, and those who want to fix past tax declarations to join.
Those interested should visit any of the Anambra State Internal Revenue (AIRS) offices or access the VAIDS portal at tax.services.an.gov.ng/vaids.
Log in using your Anambra State Identification Number (ASIN) to register, obtain guidance and submit your declaration.
Note that the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) will commence full enforcement against defaulting taxpayers upon the expiration of the scheme on 5th September, 2026.
Ikeazor Okonkwo FCA, FCTI
Executive Chairman, AIRS
Law Mefor, PhD,
Commissioner for Information
& Value Reformation,
Anambra State.
July 9, 2026.
