ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for manual income tax return filing to November 30, while announcing a series of facilitation measures to support taxpayers under its digitalisation initiative.
According to an official statement, dedicated help desks and special facilitation cells are being established in all tax offices to assist individuals filing returns manually. These centers will provide free registration support, online filing guidance, and legal assistance through FBR’s field offices.
The FBR said the initiative aims to improve taxpayer convenience, ensure transparency, and promote a fully digital and efficient tax system across Pakistan.
In a related development, the FBR has drafted amendments to the Income Tax Rules 2002, proposing that individual taxpayers submit income tax returns and withholding statements electronically. The draft, issued under Section 237(1) of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, has been opened for public feedback.
Officials stated that the reforms are designed to encourage the use of technology in tax administration, streamline return filing, and enhance data management for greater fiscal accountability.