The FCT Tax Practitioners Association (FCTTPA) has expressed concern over persistent technical challenges affecting the newly introduced REV360 tax administration platform, warning that the problems are disrupting tax compliance and could undermine government revenue collection.
In a statement signed by Ajakpomevi Uziewe, its Chairman, the association called on the Federal Government, the Ministry of Finance and the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) to urgently address the issues and extend the June 30 tax filing deadline to August 31, 2026.
REV360 was recently introduced to replace the TaxPro Max platform as part of the government’s Tax Administration 3.0 reform agenda aimed at improving transparency, efficiency and ease of tax compliance.
However, the association said the platform’s implementation has been marred by technical failures that are preventing taxpayers and tax practitioners from meeting their statutory obligations.
According to the FCTTPA, reports received from its members indicate that users are experiencing persistent login failures, password reset problems, validation errors and unsuccessful document uploads.
The association said these system disruptions have delayed the filing of key tax returns, particularly Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Value Added Tax (VAT), resulting in increased compliance costs and frustration for businesses and tax professionals.
It warned that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which often lack the resources to navigate prolonged system failures, are among the hardest hit.
Beyond the technical issues, the association said taxpayers are also grappling with conflicting directives issued by the Ministry of Finance and the Nigeria Revenue Service regarding filing procedures and deadlines.
According to the FCTTPA, inconsistent public notices and circulars have created uncertainty and further complicated compliance efforts.
The association warned that unless the issues are addressed promptly, confidence in the new digital tax platform could be eroded, while voluntary compliance and government revenue collection may suffer.
To stabilise the system and protect taxpayers from unfair penalties, the association urged the authorities to implement a series of immediate measures.
These include:
- Deploying urgent technical fixes to improve the stability and functionality of the REV360 platform.
- Strengthening user support services and conducting comprehensive system testing with input from tax practitioners and other stakeholders.
- Harmonising all public notices and directives issued by the Ministry of Finance and the Nigeria Revenue Service to eliminate conflicting instructions.
- Extending the June 30 filing deadline to August 31, 2026, to accommodate taxpayers affected by system-related disruptions.
- Establishing regular stakeholder engagement with professional bodies, including the FCTTPA, to develop long-term improvements to the platform.
Despite its concerns, the association reaffirmed its support for the Nigeria Revenue Service’s digital transformation agenda, describing REV360 as a potentially important reform for modernising tax administration.
The FCTTPA said it remains committed to working with the government to resolve the platform’s early implementation challenges and ensure that Nigeria’s tax administration reforms achieve their objectives.
According to the association, resolving the current technical and operational issues will not only improve taxpayer confidence but also strengthen voluntary compliance and support the country’s revenue mobilisation efforts.
