ISLAMABAD:

Conceding to requests from traders and business groups, the Federal Board of Revenue has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns by 16 days. Tax returns can now be submitted until October 31.

According to an official notification issued by the FBR on Wednesday, the extension follows appeals from tax bar associations, chambers of commerce and industry, and various trader organisations.

“As per the new notification, the last date for submission of income tax returns for the tax year 2025 is now October 31,” the revenue body confirmed.

According to FBR sources, 5.1 million taxpayers have filed their returns so far, compared with 4.6 million by the same date last year — indicating a year-on-year increase in compliance.

Earlier, on September 30, the FBR had extended

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