A letter circulating on social media regarding an extension in the deadline for filing tax returns has been declared fake by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
According to the FBR spokesperson, today is the last date for filing income tax returns, and no decision has yet been made to extend the deadline. The FBR has not issued any such circular, and taxpayers can file their income tax returns before midnight tonight.
Meanwhile, various business organizations are demanding an extension in the deadline. Sources have also indicated the possibility of an extension in the deadline for filing returns.
On other hand, tax filers are confronted with grave technical issues. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has changed the passwords of all income tax return filers, causing serious difficulties for taxpayers who are trying to submit their returns as the deadline for filing tax is closing tonight
According to details, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has expressed strong concern over the sudden password changes and technical problems on the IRIS portal during the final days before the tax filing deadline. The deadline for filing taxes is September 30.
At least 30 percent of taxpayers who are abroad or travelling are reportedly facing difficulties in obtaining new passwords. Overseas Pakistanis are also unable to access the IRIS portal because they are not receiving password-related SMS messages.
The IRIS portal is also reportedly crashing repeatedly due to heavy traffic and system overload in the final days before the deadline.
Consultants and tax experts have urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the Tax Year 2026 income tax filing deadline as taxpayers have faced repeated delays and technical problems with the IRIS portal.
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