No extension in tax return deadline | The Express Tribune

ISLAMABAD:

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday clarified that the deadline for filing income tax returns for the tax year 2025 will not be extended beyond Sept 30 (Tuesday), contrary to media reports.

In a statement, the board said it had taken notice of unverified reports circulating on various media platforms, which claimed the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns would be extended. It observed that some elements also attempted to link this perceived extension to the recent floods.

“The board categorically clarifies that these reports are false, baseless, and misleading,” the statement said, adding that the vast majority of taxpayers reside in areas unaffected by floods and have had ample time to discharge their national obligation of filing returns.

The FBR also rejected reports suggesting that its online tax filing system, IRIS, has slowed down, terming them unfounded. “IRIS is fully operational and functioning smoothly,” the board said, noting that taxpayers can easily file their returns using the new, simplified income tax return form.

The board also cautioned taxpayers that failure to file returns by the due date will result in late-filer status and penalties under the law.

It urged all eligible taxpayers to act responsibly and file their income tax returns with accuracy and honesty before the deadline of Sept 30, 2025 to avoid any legal consequences.

In case of extreme hardship, the taxpayers can avail extension of return up to 15 days with payment of due taxes by Sept 30 subject to approval by the relevant committee as per law.