If you are an individual in Nigeria and need your Tax Identification Number (Tax ID or TIN) for banking, employment, or official documentation, you can retrieve it online using your National Identification Number (NIN) through the official Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and Joint Revenue Board (JRB) Tax ID portal.
This guide explains how to retrieve or confirm your Tax ID using your NIN, step by step, in a simple and clear way.
Important Note Before You Start
Under Nigeria’s 2026 tax framework:
- Individuals can use their National Identification Number (NIN) to retrieve their Tax ID through the official portal.
- The NIN is the identity reference used for retrieval; the Tax ID returned by the system is a separate identifier.
- Some organisations may continue to request a Tax ID for verification or compliance purposes.
You are not applying for a duplicate Tax ID through this retrieval process. You are checking the tax identity linked to your existing records.
Official NIGERIAN Tax ID Portal
Use the official joint Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and Joint Revenue Board (JRB) Tax ID portal:
https:/https://taxid.nrs.gov.ng/
The process is free, online, and takes only a few minutes if your details are correct.
Who Can Use This Method?
You can retrieve your Tax ID using this method if you:
- Are an individual (not a company)
- Have a valid 11-digit NIN
- Have personal details correctly registered with NIMC
- Need to confirm or retrieve your Tax ID for official use
You do not need a registered business or company to use this option.
Step-by-Step: How to Retrieve Your Tax ID Using NIN
Follow these steps carefully:
Step 1: Use the official joint NRS and JRB Tax ID retrieval portal:
Step 2: Select “Individual”
On the portal homepage, select Individuals as your tax category.
Step 3: Choose NIN as the Retrieval Method
Choose National Identification Number (NIN) from the Tax ID retrieval method options.
Step 4: Enter Your NIN
Enter your 11-digit National Identification Number in the field provided. Check the digits before continuing.
Step 5: Complete Any Requested Identity Verification
The portal may request additional identity details, including your first name, last name and date of birth. Enter the information accurately and ensure it matches your official identity records.
Step 6: Give Consent
Read the consent statement and tick the checkbox to allow the portal to process your information for tax-related identity verification.
Step 7: Retrieve Your Tax ID
Click Retrieve Tax ID and follow any additional instructions shown by the portal.
Step 8: Review and Save Your Tax ID
If the system successfully verifies your information, it will display the Tax ID associated with your record. Copy or save the number securely for future use.
What If Your Tax ID Does Not Appear?
If your Tax ID does not show, possible reasons include:
- Name mismatch between NIN and tax records
- Incorrect date of birth
- NIN not yet properly linked to tax records
In such cases, you may need to:
- Contact NRS or JRB For support, or
- Visit Taxify for assistance.
Why You May Still Be Asked for a TIN
Although you use your NIN to retrieve your Tax ID, some institutions may still ask you to provide the Tax ID number itself for:
- Bank account verification
- Employment onboarding
- Legacy government systems
- Compliance checks
Retrieving your Tax ID using this portal helps resolve such requests quickly.
Final Reminder
- Retrieving a Tax ID using NIN is free
- Registration or retrieval does not automatically mean you owe tax
- Tax applies only when there is taxable income
👉 Need help verifying your Tax ID, correcting records, or understanding your tax obligations?
Taxify (Taxify Solutions Technology Limited) can assist you professionally.
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