ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has dismissed reports circulating on social media about an extension in the deadline for filing income tax returns.
In a statement, the FBR said that some elements even attempted to link the alleged extension to recent floods, but such claims were “baseless and misleading.”
It clarified that the deadline for filing returns would not be extended, and penalties under the law would be imposed on those failing to file by the due date.
The tax authority urged taxpayers to submit their returns before the September 30 deadline, noting that the majority of taxpayers live in areas unaffected by floods and had already been given sufficient time to fulfil their national duty.
The FBR also rejected claims of a slowdown in its IRIS system, saying the platform was fully functional. Taxpayers can file their returns using the new simplified return form, it added.
The FBR further clarified that in case of genuine difficulty, taxpayers may seek a 15-day extension with the approval of the relevant committee, provided that the due tax is paid by September 30.
Earlier, the FBR extended the deadline for filing monthly sales tax and federal excise returns for the tax period of July 2025.
In a notification issued, the FBR announced that taxpayers will now be able to file their July returns until August 26, 2025. The deadline, which was earlier set for August 18, was pushed forward by eight days. However, the condition remains that taxpayers must have deposited their due sales tax liability within the original due date.