In a move aimed at simplifying Nigeria’s often complicated tax landscape, Smoothwave Entertainment Ltd, a homegrown media and technology firm, has introduced Taxizi, a new mobile application built to make tax calculation and compliance seamless for individuals, musicians, producers, freelancers, content creators, YouTubers, lawyers, and businesses across the country.
The app is available on both the IOS app store, https://apps.apple.com/ee/app/taxizi/id6754260086 , Android Playstore
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.taxizi.app , and web platforms, it empowers users to instantly calculate taxes such as PAYE, VAT, Corporate Income Tax (CIT), and Withholding Tax (WHT) using official data from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
According to Mr. Kevin David Ichekor, the Chief Operating Officer and Creative Director of Smoothwave, the project represents the company’s growing focus on innovative tech solutions that solve real-Nigeria problems.
“Tax reforms and tax compliance are pretty vague and new ideas to the Nigerian populace, our goal with Taxizi is to bring transparency, simplicity, and accessibility to tax compliance,” said Kevin David Ichekor.
“We wanted to create a tool that allows Nigerians—from employees to small business owners—to understand their tax obligations without the confusion or fear that often surrounds the process.”
The app was developed by Smoothwave’s in-house IT team, led by Mr. Michael Olaleye, whose technical expertise helped translate Nigeria’s complex tax structure into an easy-to-use mobile experience.
Making Tax Simple for Every Nigerian
Taxizi’s design is sleek and intuitive. Users can input their income details, allowances, and deductibles, and the app instantly generates a detailed tax breakdown. It also supports functionalities such as Tax Identification Number (TIN) verification and a direct in-app tax payments, features that the company says is “coming soon.”
Beyond its calculator, Taxizi is also a tool for empowerment. In a country where tax literacy remains low and compliance inconsistent, the app helps bridge the gap between taxpayers and government systems, mind you, Taxizi Is not a tool for filing taxes but a real time Tax calculator and possible payment innovation.
“We believe that by making tax easier to understand, we are helping to build a stronger, more accountable economy,” Olaleye noted.
Driving Digital Inclusion in Nigeria’s Tax Ecosystem
Industry observers have hailed the app as a timely innovation that could boost Nigeria’s digital tax adoption drive. With FIRS intensifying efforts to modernize tax collection through the newly introduced TAX reforms, Taxizi offers a locally developed solution that speaks directly to the realities of Nigerian users.
Available at www.taxizi.ng, the app carries the tagline “Calculate. Pay. Build the Economy.” — a fitting summary of its mission.
https://www.youtube.com/@Taxizi
A Glimpse into the Future
While the app currently functions as a tax calculator, Smoothwave’s roadmap includes integrating secure payment options, official API connections with tax authorities, and tools for corporate reporting and a possible TIN and TID generation tool.
As Mr. Kevin David Ichekor puts it, “Taxizi is not just an app—it’s the beginning of a movement to make civic responsibility digital, simple, and smart.”
With its fusion of technology and financial education, Taxizi could well become Nigeria’s most important tax companion in the digital era.
https://www.youtube.com/@Taxizi
