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Tax TipsJan 10, 2026Sarah Adebayo

5 Legal Ways to Reduce Your Tax Liability in Nigeria

Maximize your take-home pay by utilizing all available tax reliefs, allowances, and deductions legitimately.

Tax avoidance is legal; tax evasion is not. Here are five legitimate ways to ensure you aren't overpaying:

  • Consolidated Relief Allowance (CRA): Ensure your employer is calculating this correctly (20% of gross income + N200,000).
  • Pension Contributions: Voluntary pension contributions are tax-deductible.
  • Life Insurance: Premiums paid on life insurance policies for yourself or spouse are deductible.
  • National Housing Fund (NHF): Contributions to NHF are tax-exempt.
  • Health Insurance: Costs for NHIS are also deductible.
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