The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reaffirmed October 15 as the final deadline for filing income tax returns for the tax year 2025, stressing that taxpayers must complete the process without delay.
An FBR official confirmed 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 extension,” the official stated, adding that the department is keen on enforcing timely compliance this year.
Tax experts believe FBR is unlikely to extend the deadline further, as it aims to boost revenue collection by removing non-filers from the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Individuals filing after the due date will be charged an additional Rs. 1,000 and treated as late filers, subject to higher tax rates.
Taxpayers—especially those planning property transactions—are strongly advised to file returns or apply for an extension before the deadline to avoid losing active taxpayer status and facing higher tax rates.
