Islamabad, October 12, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reaffirmed that the deadline for filing the annual income tax return for the tax year 2025 will end on October 15, urging taxpayers to complete their return filing process on time.
An FBR official clarified that the deadline had already been extended once, from September 30 to October 15, under Income Tax Circular No. 4 of 2025-26. “There is very little chance of another deadline extension,” the official emphasized, advising taxpayers not to delay their return filing any further.
According to the circular, “The FBR is pleased to communicate that the date of filing of income tax return for tax year 2025, for those required to file by September 30, has been extended to October 15, in response to numerous requests from trade bodies, taxpayers, and tax bar associations.”
Before this extension, several stakeholders had raised concerns about technical glitches in the FBR’s IRIS portal—the online return filing system. Despite the extension, many taxpayers and consultants continue to face difficulties due to system errors and slow processing times.
Tax experts note that while some expect another short extension, the FBR appears determined to maintain the October 15 deadline to ensure timely tax compliance. They urged taxpayers to submit their returns immediately to avoid penalties and last-minute complications.