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Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025 · s.138–s.141

Compounding, prosecution and settling

Some offences can be compounded, and disputes can be settled.

Who this lands on: Anyone in a dispute with a tax authority.

The relevant tax authority has power to compound offences (s.138) and to prosecute (s.139).

There is a route for settlement of disputes (s.141).

Obligations continue while legal proceedings are pending (s.86) — a dispute does not pause the next month's return.

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This is a plain reading of the Act for orientation, not tax advice. Where money is at stake, check the section itself or ask an accredited tax agent.