FBR Must Extend Tax Return Deadline
Consultants and tax experts have urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the Tax Year 2026 income tax … Read More The post FBR Must Extend Tax Return Deadline appeared first on ProPakistani .
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) should extend the Tax Year 2026 income tax filing deadline, according to consultants and tax experts who cite numerous delays and technical issues with the IRIS portal. Taxpayers are currently required to submit their returns by September 30, with the deadline set by FBR as of September 28. The Income Tax Ordinance permits a 90-day window for filing returns; however, the portal opened on July 27, giving taxpayers just about 65 days to comply.
The return became accessible on the portal on July 27, and the final return form was officially notified on September 2 through S.R.O. 1495(I)/2026, adding four new sections. Tax expert Amer Sharif revealed that taxpayers have experienced slowness, glitches, bugs, and other problems while submitting their returns. The Pakistan Tax Bar Association has urged FBR to extend the deadline to December 3, 2026, while the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has requested an extension to October 31.
The Pakistan Tax Advisers Association has also asked for an extension until November 30. Despite the current deadline still showing on FBR's official filing schedule as September 30 as of September 28, an early decision would provide taxpayers and accountants adequate time to complete and submit their returns rather than waiting for a last-minute extension.
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