ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for Tax Year 2025. The new deadline, originally set for October 15, 2025, will now be October 31, 2025. This extension comes after repeated requests from trade bodies and tax bar associations, seeking more time for taxpayers to complete their filings.
The notification issued by the FBR confirms that the deadline has been extended in accordance with Section 214A of the 2001 Income Tax Ordinance. The decision marks the second time that the FBR has revised the deadline, having previously extended it from September 30, 2025, to October 15, 2025. Despite earlier affirmations that no further extension would be granted, the FBR chose to extend the date again following additional requests from concerned parties.
The FBR’s decision to revise the deadline reflects the pressure exerted by various stakeholders, including the business community and legal professionals, who emphasized the need for more time to meet the filing requirements. Taxpayers who were initially required to submit their returns by September 30 now have until October 31, 2025, to do so.
This announcement is seen as a major relief for taxpayers, allowing them more flexibility in meeting their obligations. However, it also underscores the challenges faced by the tax authority in balancing compliance requirements with the practical realities of the filing process.