Islamabad, April 25, 2025 – In a bid to facilitate taxpayers and ensure the achievement of tax collection targets, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that its offices will remain open on Saturdays until June 30, 2025.
This initiative aims to provide greater convenience for taxpayers while strengthening efforts to meet the fiscal goals set for the year 2024-25.
According to an official statement, the FBR has directed all tax offices to treat Saturdays as regular working days during this period. The decision underscores the FBR’s commitment to improving taxpayer services and maximizing revenue collection. Taxpayers are strongly encouraged to take advantage of these extended office hours to address any pending tax disputes, settle outstanding liabilities, and complete their filings in a timely manner.
To ensure smooth implementation, the FBR has issued special instructions to chief commissioners of Inland Revenue across various departments, including Large Taxpayers Offices (LTOs), Medium Taxpayers Office (MTO), Corporate Tax Offices (CTOs), and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs). These directives emphasize the importance of proactive enforcement measures, making it clear that keeping tax offices operational on Saturdays is a critical step toward achieving the set targets for the current fiscal year.
An FBR spokesperson highlighted that this move not only supports taxpayers by offering them additional days for compliance but also reinforces the government’s broader strategy of improving tax collection efficiency. With the end of the fiscal year approaching, maintaining office operations on Saturdays is expected to ease the workload for both taxpayers and FBR officials, ultimately contributing to smoother processing and better resource management.
The FBR reiterated its appeal to taxpayers to utilize these extended working hours on Saturdays for resolving any pending matters. By doing so, taxpayers can avoid last-minute rushes and potential penalties while contributing to the national revenue objectives.
This decision reflects the FBR’s ongoing efforts to modernize tax administration and foster a more taxpayer-friendly environment, ensuring that fiscal targets are met without compromising service delivery.