Islamabad, November 5, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for Tax Year 2025 until November 30, 2025, while also phasing out manual return submissions in favor of a fully digital system.
According to Income Tax Circular No. 6 of 2025-26, issued on November 4, 2025, the decision aligns with FBR’s ongoing efforts to digitize taxpayer data and enhance efficiency across its systems. The board confirmed that manual tax return forms have been discontinued this year to promote transparency and ease of compliance through online filing.
The FBR acknowledged that a small group of taxpayers who previously filed manually might face challenges transitioning to the digital platform. To address this, the revenue authority has set up dedicated support cells in every regional tax office to provide legal and technical assistance for registration and filing.
As a special facilitation, these taxpayers are allowed to submit their returns by November 30, 2025, under Section 214A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
Furthermore, the FBR has assured that all support will be provided free of cost, including access to legal advisors for those who require help completing their returns.
The initiative marks a major step toward digital transformation in Pakistan’s tax system, aiming to streamline processes, reduce paperwork, and improve compliance rates nationwide.