The Federal Board of Revenue is expected to extend the income tax return filing deadline for Tax Year 2025 from September 30 to October 14.
According to senior officials, the formal notification is likely to be issued at midnight, offering relief to taxpayers facing technical hurdles.
So far, around 3.6 million individuals have submitted their returns, while the FBR has set an internal compliance target of 10 million filers.
Last year, 7.6 million returns were filed, but officials clarified that the new target is not tied to any IMF requirement.
The decision comes amid widespread complaints of glitches in the IRIS system, delays in return forms, and disruptions caused by floods and slow internet.
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Tax professionals and business associations have repeatedly urged the government to extend the filing period to ensure compliance and reduce last-minute pressure.
A letter from the Rawalpindi Islamabad Tax Bar Association urged the Prime Minister to extend the deadline until December 31, citing serious technical and logistical challenges.
The request highlighted delayed issuance of return forms, repeated system failures, and natural disasters as key barriers that have discouraged timely submissions.
Officials believe the upcoming extension will provide immediate relief, though taxpayers continue to demand a longer deadline to restore confidence in the tax system.
