The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has categorically denied reports about any extension in the deadline for filing income tax returns for the tax year 2025, confirming that September 30 remains the final date. In its official statement, the FBR said it had taken serious notice of unverified news circulating on social and mainstream media suggesting that the filing deadline might be extended. The authority clarified that such claims are false, baseless, and misleading, reiterating that there will be no change in the due date for return submission. The statement further added that the IRIS e-filing system is fully functional, and taxpayers can conveniently submit their returns using the newly introduced simplified income tax return form.
The FBR urged taxpayers to ensure timely compliance, warning that those who fail to file by the due date will be treated as late filers and face penalties under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. The department also highlighted that while there will be no general extension, taxpayers facing genuine hardship may seek an individual extension of up to 15 days, subject to payment of due taxes by September 30 and approval by the relevant committee. The clarification follows mounting pressure from trade bodies and professional associations, including the Pakistan Chemical & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA), whose chairman, Salim Valimuhammad, recently appealed for a deadline extension to accommodate business community concerns. The FBR concluded that no SRO or notification has been issued to alter the Income Tax Return Form-2025, and all taxpayers are advised to file within the stipulated timeframe to avoid legal and financial consequences.