Tax Reform Survey · 2026

Tax Reform, Evaluating communication and impact

Since the 2026 tax regime was announced, have your gross or net earnings actually changed — or did the change turn out smaller than you feared? We want to understand whether the financial impact matched the initial anxiety.

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Your earnings & behaviour Five questions · personal impact

Since the implementation of the new tax regime, how would you describe any change in your earnings?*

Dropped significantly Dropped slightly Stayed the same Actually improved Not sure yet

Looking back, how would you rate the level of fear or anxiety you felt when the new tax policy was first announced?*

1Very low

2Low

3Concerned

4Extreme

← CalmPanicked →

Has the new tax regime made you more deliberate and careful about documenting your personal expenses, deductibles, or work-related costs?*

e.g. keeping receipts, tracking allowances, logging business expenses more carefully than before.

Yes, much more Somewhat I never did this before, and still don't

Before the 2026 reforms, how well did you understand how your income was being taxed?*

I had no idea A rough idea Fairly well I understood it completely

Has the new tax reality pushed you to seek financial advice, consult a tax professional, or research your rights as a taxpayer?*

Yes, for the first time Yes, more than before No, I already did this No, and I still haven't

Your organisation Four questions · workplace impact

Did your organisation openly acknowledge or communicate how the tax changes will affect staff?*

✓ Yes ✕ No

From your perspective, how has the new tax regime affected your organisation overall?*

Think in terms of cost, operations, or general business impact.

Significant negative impact Slight negative impact No noticeable impact Slight positive impact Significant positive impact Not sure

Have you noticed any changes in how your organisation handles expenses, salaries, or documentation since the new tax rules were introduced?*

Yes, clear changes Some minor changes No noticeable changes Not sure

In hindsight, was the anxiety and disruption your organisation experienced in anticipation of the tax reforms proportionate to the actual impact?*

1Overreacted

2Mostly

3Balanced

4Close

5Exact

← We overreacted significantlyImpact was exactly as feared →

Government, communication & outlook Five questions · trust and forward view

How would you rate the clarity of communication from the Nigerian Revenue Service regarding the 2026 tax changes?*

How likely are you to seek employment abroad or in a lower-tax environment within the next 12 months, partly due to the tax changes?*

Very unlikely Somewhat unlikely Somewhat likely Very likely

In your view, what is the single biggest thing the government could do to ease the tension between tax compliance and economic growth?*

Select all that apply.

Understanding the rules Documentation & record-keeping Payroll or income adjustments Compliance & filing Access to professional advice No major challenges

What one thing would have made the transition to the new tax regime significantly less disruptive for your household or organisation?

Optional · open-ended.

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Overall, how has your trust in government institutions changed as a result of the new tax regime?*

Decreased significantly Decreased slightly No change Increased slightly Increased significantly

Is there anything else you would like to add regarding the tax reform or your experience?

Optional · any other comments or notes.

Any additional context is helpful.0 / 600

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Your answers feed directly into Rhizome's 2026 Tax Reform Field Report — a free, public publication for working Nigerians.