ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has urged taxpayers to file their returns before the Sept 30 deadline, reaffirming that the due date for filing will not be extended.

An official statement from the FBR has ruled out any extension in the deadline for filing tax returns, dismissing all social media reports suggesting otherwise.

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.

Unverified reports are circulating on various media platforms claiming that the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for Tax Year 2025 will be extended. Some elements have also attempted to link this perceived extension to the recent floods.

Warns of penalties for late filers and reminds taxpayers to ensure submission of returns today

According to the announcement, FBR categorically clarified that these reports are false, baseless, and misleading, as the deadline for filing income tax returns for the tax year 2025 will not be extended.

It is noted that a vast majority of taxpayers reside in areas unaffected by floods and have had ample time to fulfill their national obligation of filing returns.

The reports suggesting that the IRIS system has slowed down are also unfounded. FBR’s IRIS platform is fully operational, functioning smoothly, and taxpayers can easily file their returns using the new simplified income tax return form.

Taxpayers are also cautioned that failure to file returns by the due date will result in late-filer status and imposition of penalties under the law.FBR urges all eligible taxpayers to act responsibly and file their Income Tax Returns with accuracy and honesty before the deadline of Sept 30 to avoid any legal consequences, added the announcement.

Published in Dawn, September 30th, 2025