Karachi, October 30, 2025 – In a strong appeal to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has demanded an immediate extension in the income tax return filing deadline for Tax Year 2025, citing widespread technical glitches and instability in the IRIS online filing portal.
In a detailed letter addressed to FBR Chairman Rashid Mehmood Langrial on Thursday, KTBA President Ali A. Rahim voiced serious concern over the recurring errors and backend disruptions on the IRIS platform, which have severely hampered taxpayers’ ability to submit returns smoothly.
The filing of return for tax year 2025 is expiring on October 31, which was extended by the FBR from September 30 and then October 15.
Rahim lauded the FBR’s recent decision to form a dedicated committee (via Office Order dated October 28, 2025) to identify and fix system flaws. He termed the initiative a “welcome and constructive step,” emphasizing that it reflects FBR’s willingness to engage in a consultative process with tax professionals.
However, Rahim warned that frequent and unannounced system updates, including one as recent as October 27, 2025, were creating chaos for taxpayers. “Such abrupt backend modifications during peak filing season cause confusion, disrupt workflows, and undermine confidence in the system’s stability,” he cautioned.
The KTBA urged the tax authority to grant a reasonable extension for return filing, allowing taxpayers sufficient time to comply once the portal issues are fully resolved. “It would be only fair and proper to give taxpayers adequate time to file returns confidently and accurately,” Rahim added.
The association also attached a comprehensive summary of technical problems encountered on the portal over the past two months, reiterating its commitment to collaborate with FBR for a long-term fix.