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Many Nigerian freelancers avoid anything related to taxes.

Not because they want to break the law, but because the process feels confusing and stressful.

If you’re:

• A YouTuber
• A remote developer
• A designer or video editor
• A writer earning from abroad
• Or any digital creator earning in Naira or Dollars

There’s something in the recent tax reforms many freelancers are not paying attention to.

The ₦800,000 tax-free threshold.

In simple terms, part of your income can legally fall under tax relief depending on how your tax filing is handled.

But here’s the problem.

Most freelancers never file anything at all because they think the process is complicated or that the moment they start filing taxes, the government will start taking huge amounts from them.

In reality, not filing properly can create bigger problems later.

For example:

• Difficulty proving income
• Issues when applying for visas or financial services
• Compliance problems with the Federal Inland Revenue Service

The real issue is that the process is still too manual and confusing for many people.

That’s why platforms like LessaTax are starting to appear.

The idea is simple:

Turn what usually feels like a stressful paperwork process into something freelancers can handle digitally in minutes.

Instead of worrying about complicated tax terms or spending hours figuring things out, the platform helps simplify the process so you can stay compliant while focusing on your work.

If you’re curious about it, you can check it out here:

https://lessatax.ng/

I also noticed that many SMEs delay tax filing simply because the process is stressful. If it was easier digitally, more people would probably comply.

A lot of freelancers on platforms like Upwork and remote workers in Nigeria also struggle with tax filing. Many don’t even know where to start with FIRS compliance.

Let’s be honest.

In Nigeria today you can:

• Buy data in seconds
• Transfer money instantly with apps like OPay
• Run an online business from your phone

But when it comes to tax filing, many business owners are still carrying thick folders to Federal Inland Revenue Service offices.

Some people still spend hours sitting in waiting rooms just to process paperwork.

The real cost isn’t only the tax you pay.

It’s the time you lose.

Think about it:

Every hour spent trying to understand things like “Assessable Profit” or filling forms manually is an hour taken away from:

• Growing your business
• Finding customers
• Improving your product

Nigeria is moving toward a digital tax system, but many entrepreneurs are still stuck in the old process.

Recently I came across a platform called LessaTax that is trying to simplify this.

From what I’ve seen, the idea is simple:

Instead of a 3-day paperwork process, it turns tax preparation into something that can be done in minutes online.

No heavy folders.
No “Oga come back tomorrow.”
Just a simpler digital workflow.

If you’re curious, the platform is currently opening early access:

https://lessatax.ng/

I’m actually curious to hear from other business owners here:

• Do you still file taxes manually?
• Have you ever spent hours at the tax office?
• Do you think Nigeria is ready for fully digital tax filing?

Let’s discuss.

Omo this breakdown try sha, at least e no too technical.

But make we clear something small because many freelancers and business people dey misunderstand this whole thing.

Salary earners (PAYE) no get too much wahala because employer dey deduct automatically.

The real confusion dey for:

– Freelancers
– Remote workers earning in dollars
– People with multiple income streams
– Small business owners

Many of them no even know whether dem suppose file separately or wait make government contact them.

And that fear wey people dey talk say “if I start filing now dem go punish me for previous years” most times na confusion.

Truth be say the bigger issue no be tax rate.
Na understanding how to calculate am properly and file without mistake.

Because once income pass certain level, ignorance no really be excuse again.

I’ve noticed many people here are not avoiding tax intentionally, dem just no understand how e works for self-employed people.

That’s actually why platforms like Lessatax dey come up to simplify filing for freelancers and multi-income earners so person no go just dey guess.

https://lessatax.ng/

Whether we like government or not, clarity still important.

The real question be:

How many freelancers here earning above ₦500k monthly actually know how much dem suppose pay yearly?

Make we talk honestly.